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There is no doubt about it: servanthood is the thematic biblical description of every follower of Jesus Christ. How much more, then, is it true of those who are called to be leaders? I don’t know about you, but I find the passages about servant leadership in the Bible to be both deeply convicting and … Continue reading “What Servant Hearted Leadership Does (and Doesn’t) Look Like”

You’re dealing with some conflict in your church, right? How do I know that? Because conflict happens wherever two or more people are gathered. Just ask Adam and Eve, Paul and Barnabas, or Jesus and Judas. Being a Christ-follower does not make you immune to conflict. Some Christians have become disillusioned because they have assumed … Continue reading “Peace-Makers, Takers, or Fakers?”

Throughout the years, many have turned to H. Richard Niebuhr, who classically outlined the various responses that could be made in light of the interplay between Christ and culture, with such famous typologies as “Christ Against Culture,” “Christ of Culture” and “Christ Above Culture.” Yet what Niebuhr actually explained is how two authorities—namely Christ and … Continue reading “The ‘R’ Word Christians Need Now to Overcome Cultural Challenges”

Still a Debate The confession that the true God of all creation is triune-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-is rooted deeply in the soil of Christian theology. And one of the most debated, and at times perplexing, aspects of this confession is the question ”Does Scripture actually teach that Jesus is fully God?” The early church … Continue reading “Does Scripture Teach that Jesus Is Fully God?”

Confession: I have a terrible problem of talking, and sometimes walking, in my sleep. It’s an old family trait that I’m carrying on, much to my family’s sometimes dismay. Last night, Maria woke me as I was standing upright in the bed, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. When she told me about it the next … Continue reading “Is Your Ultimate Loyalty to God’s Kingdom?”

This article is by Pastor Marion Clark who trained in the tradition of expository preaching under the late James Montgomery Boice. To see sermons preached by Pastor Clark, visit the Marion Clark Sermons page on SermonSearch. I have two toolboxes, which should identify me as a handyman. For some reason, they do not provide enough evidence for … Continue reading “Tools of the Trade”

In September 1962, on grainy, black-and-white tube televisions allacross the United States, John F. Kennedy threw down a challenge,ending his speech to forty thousand people at Rice Stadium inHouston, Texas on a surprising and awe-inspiring note:We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things,not because they are easy, but … Continue reading “The Moonshot”

Little vs. Big C Most people associate the word “catholic” with the Roman Catholic Church. Yet, when used with a little c, the word simply means worldwide or universal. This is why Protestants use the Nicene Creed to affirm their belief in the “one, holy, catholic, apostolic church.” Therefore, that’s where we need to begin. It’s … Continue reading “The Little ‘C’ Catholic Church Explained”

Revelation and Infallibility There are two ways to consider the question of propositional revelation and infallibility. The first is through consideration of the presuppositions involved; the second is through consideration of the detailed problems. This article will deal with the first. However, until the first is in place, the second cannot be sensibly pursued. To … Continue reading “Is Propositional Revelation Nonsense?”

Oh sing to the LORD a new song;sing to the LORD, all the earth!Sing to the LORD, bless his name;tell of his salvation from day to day.Declare his glory among the nations,his marvelous works among all the peoples!For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;he is to be feared above all gods.For all … Continue reading “How the Psalms Teach Us to Sing”