Monthly Archives: July 2011

It’s been little noted in the American press that the UN has finally managed to obtain independence for South Sudan, the portion of Sudan occupied primarily by Christians. The remaining portion of the Sudan is occupied largely by Muslims. The … Continue reading →

“Faith” One final point, and then I’ll try to summarize some of this. The Greek word translated “faith” is PISTIS. It’s also translated “faithfulness.” In the passages we just covered, we see God, Jesus, and believers all having PISTIS. And … Continue reading →

We’re studying David Platt’s Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream chapter by chapter. [W]hile some professing Christians have rejected universalism intellectually, practically they may end up leading universalistic lives. They claim Christ is necessary for salvation, yet … Continue reading →

Any lessons here for church leadership? Any lessons here for Christian life?

Leroy Garrett has written another book: What Must the Church of Christ Do to Be Saved? The paperback is $7.95, but it’s also available in Kindle edition  for $0.99. For $0.99, it’s really an offer you can’t refuse! It has 20 chapters, offering … Continue reading →

The justice of God (Rom 3:25b-26 ESV) 25b This was to show God’s righteousness [faithfulness to his covenant with Abraham], because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.  26 It was to show his righteousness at the … Continue reading →

We’re studying David Platt’s Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream chapter by chapter. Chapter 5 This chapter is about the importance of converting the lost, a task given to each Christian. It’s familiar teaching to anyone who’s … Continue reading →

At his Jesus Creed blog, Scot McKnight is working through the textbook Church: A Guide for the Perplexed by Matt Jensen and David Wilhie. I’ve not bought this one (yet), but I found a particular point about the church worthy of some reflection – … Continue reading →

(Rom 3:21-22a ESV) 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it — 22a the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all … Continue reading →

We’re studying David Platt’s Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream chapter by chapter. In this chapter, Platt ponders God’s purpose in making us. On one hand, we were created by God to enjoy his grace. Apart from … Continue reading →