Where does Jesus fit in the Old Testament?
I think it's a grave mistake to think that the story of Jesus began in the Gospel of Matthew at the birth of Christ, at the Christmas story. The fact is is that Jesus is the living son of God, he always has been, always will be, he is eternal, he is God very God. And so going all the way back to Gen...
Church Planting Basic Training
What Foundations Must Be Established?
This is partially a repeat of concepts presented in various other articles in this series, but these foundations cannot be overemphasized. Here is what a core group must establish and understand.
I've been a Christian for a while, why do I still doubt God?
The doctrine of progressive sanctification teaches us that we are, over the course of our lives, becoming more and more like Christ. And if you've been a Christian for any period of time, you understand that that sometimes is three steps forward and two steps back, four steps forward, 10 steps back....
Church Planting Basic Training
What Pitfalls Should be Avoided?
Church-planting involves sinful human beings trying to form a newly organized church. Thus, problems are obviously a high potential. Here are four common pitfalls and how to avoid them.