Instead of calling people to individual conversion through a message of grace, people are called to join the Christian community and kingdom program of what God is doing to liberate the world. In this imbalance there is little emphasis on vigorous evangelism and apologetics, on expository preaching, and on the marks and importance of conversion/the new birth.
The gospel principle of ‘both/and’ explains how we live all areas of the Christian life (thought and deed) imitating Christ by doing seemingly opposite things simultaneously.
In the case of Jamie, he was searching for acceptance and meaning, but unfortunately found himself getting ‘answers’ from toxic, misogynistic online sites, which in turn gave him a very warped view on male–female relationships.
How do you evoke transcendent reality when we live in … a ‘disenchanted’ world? When formal/traditional religious accounts of reality have been largely banished from the public square—or at least muted—what’s to take their place? When a majority of a population no longer identifies with a traditional religion, what will become of civil religion?
Being a spiritual parent helps us focus on the new creation and what will last for eternity—the most significant thing is not whether you have children of your own or not, but whether you are a child of God. It helps you hold lightly to the things of this age as you realise that this life is all about getting ready for the next.
Can politics and faith mix? Dan Anderson talks us through how he sees the gospel of Jesus shaping our engagement with political life.
Can politics and faith mix? Dan Anderson talks us through how he sees the gospel of Jesus shaping our engagement with political life.
Preaching a funeral sermon is not an easy gig, and I want to acknowledge the preacher’s efforts. However, I really wish he had bolstered the sermon with the real, good hope of Christ. I wished I had heard the following:
Part of a 2021 national campaign encouraging people to explore the historical evidence for Jesus Christ.
From a series of videos, originally released on our Facebook page in 2020, where Christians enjoy conversation with one another—discussing life and faith during COVID-19.
From a series of videos, originally released on our Facebook page in 2020, where Christians enjoy conversation with one another—discussing life and faith during COVID-19.
From a series of videos, originally released on our Facebook page in 2020, where Christians enjoy conversation with one another—discussing life and faith during COVID-19.
The old saying is ‘A rising tide lifts all boats.’ But could the spark of storytelling, and celebrating faith increase evangelism in churches and on university campuses everywhere?
Can politics and faith mix? Dan Anderson talks us through how he sees the gospel of Jesus shaping our engagement with political life.
Instead of calling people to individual conversion through a message of grace, people are called to join the Christian community and kingdom program of what God is doing to liberate the world. In this imbalance there is little emphasis on vigorous evangelism and apologetics, on expository preaching, and on the marks and importance of conversion/the new birth.
He Gives More Grace provides godly insight, practical suggestions, and questions to reflect on, to help you in whatever season of motherhood you are in. Reading this book is like sharing a cup of tea with older friends who have sound collective wisdom.
Tools such as ChatGPT, when used improperly, rob one of opportunities to grow into Christlike maturity, a growth that is integral to Christian faith and praxis, especially for those seeking to enter some form of ministry.
As Christian men and women, filled with God’s Spirit and called to loving unity in the body of Christ, we can be open to our natural differences (in their varied individual manifestations and cultural expressions) and work with them for the glory of God.
The gospel principle of ‘both/and’ explains how we live all areas of the Christian life (thought and deed) imitating Christ by doing seemingly opposite things simultaneously.
In the case of Jamie, he was searching for acceptance and meaning, but unfortunately found himself getting ‘answers’ from toxic, misogynistic online sites, which in turn gave him a very warped view on male–female relationships.
