Category Archives: evangelism

New Theses, New Reformation

We must stop confusing worldliness with pre-evangelism. The devil has perfected any number of ways to profane the holy. Worse still, he has perfected any number of ways of encouraging us to do the same. Our worldliness is problem enough. … Continue reading

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What Do You Think You Are Doing?

I’m trying to fulfill the great commission. I’m writing a blog, six days a week. I’m trying to put the gifts God has given me to work to edify the saints. I’m growing a fledgling ministry, Dunamis Fellowship. I’m seeking … Continue reading

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New Theses, New Reformation

We must stop the turf wars. They call it, in the marketing business, positioning. The goal is to place your product, in the mind of the consumer, in a particular category. The goal is to have your product carry with … Continue reading

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Christians Aren’t Perfect…

“By this,” Jesus said, “all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Here Jesus gives us an apologetic we seem to have lost sight of. One of the blessings that come … Continue reading

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We must stop the psychological equivalent of selling indulgences.

Tetzel, the seller of indulgences that first got Dr. Luther’s goat, was known for a rather crass sales pitch. “As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from Purgatory springs.” This practice is what sparked the Reformation. … Continue reading

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Imputation, Infusion and Eternal Consequence: A Parable

Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and … Continue reading

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New Theses for a New Reformation #2 Worldliness

We must believe that the love of the world is hatred of God. Whatever happened to worldliness? Time was when worldliness was a front and center concern to most Christians. Eventually it became the exclusive domain of fundamentalists. Now, only … Continue reading

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What Are You Worried About?

We are inveterate plea-bargainers. We are adepts at the art of the deal. Romans 1 tells us that in our fallen condition we all deny the God we know exists. We know we stand guilty before Him, but we suppress … Continue reading

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The Blessing of Benedictions, a Letter to an Unbelieving Friend and More…

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything

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Samuel as a Type of Christ, the Scourge of Cowardly Anonymity and John Barros, Hero

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything

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