Christianity That Hits The Ground How many times do you hear cries for a return to historic Christianity amongst Bible-believing churches? Shouts for reformation, revival, and doctrinal clarification abound through the hallways of local congregations gathered to worship Christ each week. Wholeheartedly, I concur with the sentiment desiring these great blessings for … [Read more...] about The Intersection of The Doctrinal and The Practical
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A HIGHER CALLING: The Problem of Consumerism, FOMO, and “Branding” Culture for the Church
Cultural Difficulties The work of practical Christian missions begins with understanding the culture of the people group one is working to reach. I have been blessed to be called to minister to the people in the River Valley of Arkansas. In many ways, I have an advantage in understanding the culture that I am ministering to because it is the very culture in which I was … [Read more...] about A HIGHER CALLING: The Problem of Consumerism, FOMO, and “Branding” Culture for the Church
The Blinders of Tradition
The Danger of Placing Tradition On Top of The Text I see it over and over again, even I myself, have had to be wary of it. An individual will approach a passage of Scripture to study God’s Word. However, when they approach the text, they overlay long-held traditions on top of the passage. Too often, what ends up happening is that an individual will not lay down their … [Read more...] about The Blinders of Tradition
The Doctrine of Original Sin
The Importance of Original Sin In the concept of original sin, it is understood that all humanity fell in Adam and, from the point of conception, are corrupted in their nature because of sin. Because Adam sinned, all humans are born guilty and corrupted. Over the centuries, many have rejected this doctrine and found it hard to stomach. However, it is vitally important for … [Read more...] about The Doctrine of Original Sin
