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Clone of A Consideration of New Covenant Passages (Part 14) – Some Rejoinders (2) 19 Oct 9:00 PM (3 hours ago)

Read the series. Romans 9:4 and Israel-Only Covenants? Many dispensationalists cite Romans 9:4 as proof that the covenants are only given to Israel, with the Church having no part in them. The verse reads: who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises… I think there is a case for using this verse to fend… More at SharperIron.org

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A Critical Analysis of Church-Planting/Disciple-Making Movements, Part 2: Disciples Who Make Disciples 16 Oct 9:00 PM (3 days ago)

This article is the second in a series of articles on Church-Planting and Disciple-Making Movements. In our first article, we explored the history and core characteristics of these multiplying movements (MMs for shore). In today’s article, I’d like to overview and analyze the first main strategy that movement leaders emphasize. Non Negotiable Strategies What are the essential strategies, methods… More at SharperIron.org

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Up the Down Staircase, Part 2 13 Oct 9:00 PM (6 days ago)

Read Part 1. On Conscience, Legalism, Loving Your Brother, and the Fear of Man Is it OK to go up the down staircase? If it violates the spirit of the law, no it’s not. If it doesn’t, it’s fine. But as I noted last time, when it doesn’t violate the spirit of the law, there are other things to consider. Conscience In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul deals with a Christian who thinks it’s wrong to eat meat… More at SharperIron.org

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Puritan Books Evaluated: Part 6 – George Swinnock’s ‘The Blessed and Boundless God’ 12 Oct 9:00 PM (7 days ago)

Read the series.When I began assembling a library of Puritan books in the early 90’s (yes, I’m that old), Soli Deo Gloria was publishing many great authors. Additionally, living in England I had access to many great bookshops and found many treasures on the shelves. One of the Puritans I never came across back then was George Swinnock. Soli Deo Gloria didn’t publish Swinnock. I think this was… More at SharperIron.org

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The Reformation at 500: Hiding in the Castle 9 Oct 9:00 PM (10 days ago)

Read the series. I must confess, I have never seen anything like the intensity shown for Halloween this year—in stores, around homes and now, of course, in advertisements for the most frightening movies imaginable. It began in earnest by midsummer, which made me wonder if it could really last all the way to October 31! But it surely has, demonstrating the grip that the fascination and “fear of… More at SharperIron.org

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Is Self-Care Selfish? Stewarding Your Personal Life for Long-Term Ministry (Part 2) 8 Oct 9:00 PM (11 days ago)

Read Part 1.A Biblically-Based Perspective of Self-CareDoes self-care have any place in a pastor’s life? Viewed solely from a worldly perspective, it’s questionable. But through a biblical lens, self-care resembles the biblical concept of stewardship.Viewed biblically, self-care is stewardship of our personal resources and priorities. It is managing the resources God has entrusted to us for… More at SharperIron.org

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A Critical Analysis of Church-Planting/Disciple-Making Movements, Part 1: Something New Under the Sun? 6 Oct 9:00 PM (13 days ago)

“There is no new thing under the sun,” the Preacher tersely stated (Ecclesiastes 1:9). However, between 1997-1998, missionaries David Garrison and David Watson began to speak of “something new” God was doing in the world through a ministry paradigm shift that would eventually become known as a Church Planting Movement. According to Jerry Trousdale, “Over the last 50 years, and especially since… More at SharperIron.org

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The Troublesome Tongue 5 Oct 9:00 PM (14 days ago)

Medical experts tell us that the average human tongue is about 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) long for men and slightly smaller for women.1 Yet, as small as this little muscle is, we can understand why the Spirit inspired James to write, “So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. Behold how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!” (Jas 3:5, LSB). Setting… More at SharperIron.org

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Is Self-Care Selfish? Stewarding Your Personal Life for Long-Term Ministry (Part 1) 2 Oct 9:00 PM (17 days ago)

Self-care sounds like man-centered psychobabble. It feels inherently selfish, contradicting biblical concepts such as self-denial and self-sacrifice. Why would a ministry-minded Christian pay special attention to himself or herself?Let’s learn what self-care is, then see if any part aligns with Scripture. Perhaps it belongs on the trash pile of worldly philosophies. Or possibly common grace has… More at SharperIron.org

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A Consideration of New Covenant Passages (Part 13) – Some Rejoinders (1) 1 Oct 9:00 PM (18 days ago)

Read the series. Let me begin by saying that those brothers with whom I disagree, whether they deny outright any involvement of the Church with the New covenant, or whether they believe the Church participates in the New covenant are due a respectful hearing. This is not the most important subject of Christian Theology. However, the relation of the Church to the New covenant is significant. And… More at SharperIron.org

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