If someone asked you to explain the gospel, what would you say? What would be your key points? What Scriptures would you use? All believers should know how to share the gospel. Below we’ll look at one possible way to explain it.
Tag: Matthew
A Gospel Correct Word in a Politically Correct World
Political correctness remains one of the most discussed and feared topics of modern life. There isn’t a spoken, written or tweeted word that sooner or later will be measured by the latest and often shifting standards of political correctness. The rules tend to change with surprising frequency, but the latest iteration of what “should be”… Continue reading A Gospel Correct Word in a Politically Correct World
Joseph and the Great Commission
Joseph is a less visible figure in our re-living the Christmas story each year. He’s only mentioned a few times in Scripture, and I don’t recall singing many Christmas carols about him. When I wanted to understand his role in the birth narratives and the appearance of Jesus, I misread one of the important verses… Continue reading Joseph and the Great Commission
The Charity of Clarity
After what I considered to be a decent morning sermon, one of our church members handed me a note as I was greeting people at the door. Later I opened it and read a verse from 1 Corinthians 14— And if the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle? 1 Corinthians… Continue reading The Charity of Clarity
Defending Traditional Marriage in a Non-Christian Culture
If the Christian God exists, and if God has revealed himself to us in Scripture, then as followers of Christ we must submit ourselves to what the Christian Scripture teaches about all facets of life. This includes the nature and purpose of human sexuality and marriage. As we look to the Scripture, God’s clear teaching… Continue reading Defending Traditional Marriage in a Non-Christian Culture