Matt Redman’s Once Again, which starts with the line ‘Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice’ is a pretty satisfying song. The emphasis is on the glory of the sacrificed, risen and glorified Lord Jesus. Reference to self is expressed in thanks and praise for that which Christ has done for us. The tune is …

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Some Christians actively or passively treat the church, or more usually the notion of membership in a local church, as if it is, at best, not necessary for their spiritual growth, or, at worst, as an actual hindrance. Timmy Brister demonstrates the self-destructive delusion behind that foolish notion by bidding us consider what the existence …

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