Tag Archives: Church

Should Churches Discipline Members for Repeat Sins?

I plan to write a post concerning church discipline, but want to get your response to the question below first.  Please answer the poll and leave your comments if you desire.  Check back in a day or two for my … Continue reading

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Correction: Free Alistair Begg messages at Truth For Life

Yesterday, I wrote that Alistair Begg’s entire catalog of messages would be available at the Truth For Life website on May 11th.  Well they will be, but what I failed to tell you is that those messages will be free … Continue reading

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What do you know about poverty in the U.S.?

We often think that poverty and hunger only exist in other places of the world.  Surely, there cannot be many in the U.S. who these words apply to. Did you know: In 2007, 37.3 million people (12.5%) were in poverty. … Continue reading

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Building Church Buildings: Do We Spend Too Much?

In Matthew 16:13-20, we find an exchange between Jesus and his disciples.  In this conversation, Jesus asks his followers what people are saying about him and who they are saying he is.  After the disciples answer this question, Jesus then … Continue reading

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Churches Not Immune To The Economic Downturn

Homeowners are struggling to pay their mortgages.  Foreclosure rates are at an unbelievably high level.  The economic downturn has hit us all in one way or another.  Churches are no exception.  As congregants have less money to give, churches have … Continue reading

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What role should Church History play in our understanding of the Bible?

Please select your answer below.  Take the time to share in the comments section why you answered the way you did.

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If we’re so unique, why do we all look and act the same?

How many churches have you either been a regular attender of or had the opportunity to visit in your life?  How much difference was there between the churches?  How much real difference was there?  I mean, I know some churches … Continue reading

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Passages Taken Out of Context, Part II: Matthew 16:18

This is part two of my series on passages taken out of context.  The passage I am going to look at in this post is more misunderstood than taken out of context.  The reason I chose to discuss it here … Continue reading

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To Christians Who Don’t Like the Church…

Dear Christian who does not like the Church: I have have read your books.  I have browsed your blog posts.  I have even sat and listened to your complaints.  In fact, I may even share some of your criticisms; the most … Continue reading

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Passages Taken Out of Context, Part I: Acts 10:9-16

As I was reading today, I came across a Bible passage that is often misunderstood.  We often use this passage to say something that it was never intended to teach.  As I thought about it, I realized that there are many passages that … Continue reading

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