More and more Christian Preachers must grow in our Theology because we do not come to the scriptures neutral. Here is a good article on this:How do we do good biblical theology in our preaching? | 9Marks see also www.disciplemaking.net
Here is a great article from Time in the Word ministry distinguishing beteeen the immediate purpose of the church to evangelize the lost, the intermediate purpose of the church is to stimulate one another to love and obedience and the ultimate purpose of the church is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. The Cycle of Church Growth by Philip M Way: Daily Scripture Reading – Acts 2 Verse of the Day – Ephesians 4:12 …for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ… Devotional Thoughts In the coming days
Thick Gospel Vs. Thin Gospel Gowing A God-Centered Evangelism When one things about evangelism and reaching peole wioth the Gospel one must look to the Centrality of sovereign, saving grace because the quickening grace of God in salvation completely exalts God. Grace is God-honoring and humanity-humbling. We must see the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a “Thick Gospel” and not a “Thin Gospel. ” You may be asking, What in the world is a “Thick Gospel”? We all know that God initiates grace and that this grace frees us from the rejection of others in Evangelism. We know that evangelism
I am first of all a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. I affirm Evangelical Christian beliefs as well as Gospel driven in philosophy of ministry. I am married to Ann and am raising 2 wonderful boys – Jonathan and Andrew. My purpose is to build disciplemaking disciples that are becoming fishers of men in fully displaying of God’s Glory in all things. Learn more
