Paul and Barnabas were called by God, and commissioned by the early church, to go to Cyprus on a preaching tour. On the island of Paphos, the deputy of the country named Sergius Paulus, desired to hear the word of God. So he called for Paul and Barnabas. But there was a sorcerer named Barjesus,...
No local church is infallible. Yes, God has ordained the local church as a primary means for education, edification, and evangelism. But what about the failures and abuses of the local churches and leadership? I’m talking about the bullying, blackballing, shaming, and failure to even answer honest questions from the membership. I’m talking about the...
Replacing biblical absolutes with cultural traditions Emphasizing movement allegiance above loyalty to Jesus Christ Style preferences become equal to doctrinal convictions Circling the wagons—Defensiveness replaces aggressive evangelism Practicing Cancel Culture against any with secondary differences Leaders appear to be in competition rather than cooperation Lack of visionary leadership Defeatist eschatology (Laodicean church age) is used...
Who is the head of the church? In some congregations the deacons run the show. In others, it’s the pastor who calls the shots. Elder boards rule in many places. Congregationally ruled churches are governed democratically. The Church of England owns the British Monarch as its head. There are many schemes and systems practiced in church...
“The prayer for revival is ultimately a prayer based upon a concern for the manifestation of the glory of God.” —D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones “[Revival] changes the moral climate of a community.” —A. W. Tozer A little girl spoke to her father as they were pulling out of the driveway, “Daddy, where are we going?” The...
“Revival is the inrush of God’s Spirit into a body which threatens to become a corpse.” —D. M. Paton “Revive thy work, O Lord, Thy mighty arm make bare; Speak with the voice that wakes the dead And make thy people hear.” —Albert Midlane A funeral is a ceremony where the bodies of deceased people...