Michael Kruger casts a biblical eye over the Christian’s self-identity and what that means for the way in which we think about ourselves and our Christian growth: Throughout the letters of the New Testament, the people of God are called lots of things. They are the “elect” (1 Pet 1:1), “faithful brothers” (Col 1:2), “beloved” …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 28 Chapter 18 – Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation (Paragraphs 1-2) I. Although hypocrites, and other unregenerate men, may vainly deceive themselves with false hopes and carnal presumptions: of being in the favour of God and estate of salvation; which hope of theirs shall perish: yet …
Tullian Tchividjian reminds us again that we don’t read the Bible to be inspired by heroes to emulate in order to know the blessings of God, but instead we seek to learn how those in our hall of fame responded to the grace they were shown. “But Noah found favor in the eyes of the …
Reminding us that faithfulness and fruitfulness, rather than size, are biblical standards for a local church, Ed Stetzer provides some analytical questions which encourage small churches to consider whether their size is a reflection of good or bad health. Go read Stetzer’s explanatory commentary on these questions here. What does a small unhealthy church look …
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