We hear much today about “cultural relevance,” but what exactly is it and is it biblical? Based on that explanation, this article addresses the enormous negative influence culture has had on the church, even to the jettisoning of the biblical and historical precedent for the Sunday Evening service. *(If download…
The seeker-sensitive movement has inevitably led to entertainment as the unchallenged driving force of Church ministry. But this is not Christianity; it is consumerism. Many believe that the Church exists to serve them instead of God. In this article from a pastor’s heart, we are challenged to consider three principles…
Forms the foundation of the study by examining the factors that prepared for the Church and then turns to its birth at Pentecost and subsequent propagation. *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save As” or “Save Target As”)
Forms the foundation of the study by examining the factors that prepared for the Church and then turns to its birth at Pentecost and subsequent propagation. *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save As” or “Save Target As”)
We explored Matthew 16:19 back in TOTT issue 79 (“Upon This Rock,” Sept./Oct. 2012), the main purpose of which was to demonstrate through both Scripture and history that Peter was not “the Rock” on which the Church was built, as is claimed by Roman Catholicism. We revisit this verse, however,…
1 Corinthians 5:1–8 and Matthew 18:15–17 There are many subjects that churches avoid at almost any cost. There is one subject, however, that is probably the most verboten of all: church discipline. Not only is this not mentioned in the vast majority of churches, it’s not even a consideration at…
