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Don Carson’s Lectures on “Basic Baptist Beliefs”
It’s not everyday you have one of the leaders of evangelicalism and The Gospel Coalition, an interdenominational movement, speak directly on ecclesiological issues that pin him to his denomination and ecclesiological convictions to the exclusion and disagreement of others. Don … Continue reading
How Should We Measure a Church’s Success? Jeff Vanderstelt chimes in
Jeff Vanderstelt has a helpful word here: Thoughts: (1) Video 1 summary – Biblical measurements to know if you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing: (a) conversions through the gospels, (b) growing to make disciples who can make disciples, … Continue reading
Jonathan Leeman on the logical fallacy of centered-bounded sets
Jonathan Leeman on the logical fallacy of centered-bounded sets: Everyone puts up boundaries. The inclusivist mindset of our day likes to think it doesn’t, but it does. It just excludes those who hold a little too strongly to something the … Continue reading
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Discussion Questions on MLJ’s “Preaching and Preachers” Chapter 1 Answered
These are discussion questions at the end of chapter 1 in the book, Preaching and Preachers by Martyn Lloyd-Jones Do you feel there is still a need to “justify” preaching? What are the contemporary objections to preaching? Yes, to some … Continue reading
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Good points against multi-site “churches” with preaching through video
Carl Trueman gives much food for thought that I pray bears fruit in those who unwisely choose to set up a multi-site “church” rather than plant new churches.
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Why the Gospel is Not Sufficient
Carl Trueman has a great blog post on why the gospel message is not sufficient for the continuation of the gospel to future generations. He’s right. (HT: JT) I learned this a lot at Capitol Hill Baptist Church. God gives … Continue reading
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What to say to Non-Committal Church Attenders
Jonathan Leeman has sound advice. He helps you think about how well you know the person, why one should join a church, and then responding to 5 different reasons people give for not joining a church (I’m committed elsewhere, I’ve … Continue reading
