Scott Clark charges that moralism continues to make its way into Christian theology. The trick is to use the right words, but change the meanings, or just mix the various elements of orthodox belief in unorthodox ways. Clark observes that: “In Reformed circles moralism often persists undetected because it begins by sounding orthodox but like …
Earlier this week I put up a post that took a tongue in cheek look at the issue of masculinity and the contemporary church. Craig Schwartz posted an article on Sydney Anglicans entitled ‘The Christian and the Cage Fighter‘ which has drawn a lot of comment. The theme has is also reported in the US …
I’ve read and heard this before, but it’s always someone’s first time. Daryl Dash expands on Arch Hart’s advice on ‘Why Pastors Should Consider Working Mondays‘. (ie. not take Monday as their ‘day off’.) Briefly, the adrenal high and resulting drain that follows pastoral activity on Sunday means a lot of pastors simply shamble through …
Church Matters is featuring material gleaned from a booklet by Stuart Scott entitled From Pride To Humility. Part 1: “30 biblical indicators as to whether pride is resident in our hearts” 1. Complaining against or passing judgment on God (Numbers 14:1-4, 9, 11; Romans 9:20) 2. A lack of gratitude (2 Chronicles 32:25) 3. Anger …
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