Welcome To
Gospel Growth
dive deeper into the faith
Squishy Evangelicals
I have been thinking about the the way some Christian leaders are becoming more liberal and/or not dealing with any difficult text in their preaching. I consistently see this happening today more and more – especially by those in ministry positions. The article below calls these Christians “Squishy Evangelicals.” and is a start in unpacking my thinking about this issue that is a concern to Evangelicals today. I believe that “Squishy Evangelicals” are the cause of much disunity today instead of people who lovingly hold to strong robust doctrine and theology in their teaching. Do you see this trend too? If We Believe All
8 Principles of Bible Interpretation [Video]
8 Principles of Bible Interpretation David Murray for HeadHeartHand Blog Exegesis is the process that is used to explain the meaning and message of a text of Scripture. this video explains how biblical exegesis: Begins with prayer Is hard work Can be learned Gets easier Is practical Must be limited Asks questions Is not preaching. Previous videos in the How Sermons Work series here. see also www.disciplemaking.net
Identity
TGC Mobile | Article | Driscoll, Who Do You Think I Am? In Who Do You Think You Are? (Thomas Nelson, 2013), Driscoll works from Ephesians to expose our insecure hearts to the Spirit’s scalpel. Identity surgery isn’t painless, but it is vital. With a pastor’s touch, Driscoll shows how our identity before the Father is secure when we’re tethered to the Son by faith—and how remembering this “one thing” changes “everything.” see also www.disciplemaking.net
The most Biblically Mined Cities
The most Bible-Minded Cities see also www.disciplemaking.net
Grest way to think about Witnessing
Watch “208. How Do I Reach The World For Jesus Christ?” on YouTube see also www.disciplemaking.net
Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants
Let me recommend the following book: Kingdom Through Covenant – A Biblical-Theological understanding of the Covenants by Peter J. Gentry and Stephen J. Wellum .. I am currently reading the 3rd chapter where the authors talk about the Bible as a “Word Act Revelation” which is very enlightening and beneficial. Here are some quotes: …”Events are never left as self-interpreting, there was always a divinely initiated prophetic or apostolic word of interpretation. …. without God’s acts the words would be empty, without his words the acts would be blind.” It is not enough to read the scripture in a “thin” manner, i.e.,
An Exposition of the Book of Revelation – 81 part Series (MP3s)
MP3CD Giveaway! An Exposition of the Book of Revelation (MP3 CDs)Arturo G. Azurdia III (Speaker)Re-Released! Many people have been deeply affected by this series and we cannot recommend its content more highly. We are confident that it will be a rich blessing to you and your family. see also www.disciplemaking.net
Gospel Centered Life Study
Gospel Centered Life – Lesson 1 – (Example of Material) This is a example lesson that is part of a small group bible study that teaches pastors and all Christians to see their life as Gospel centered and how one can teach and preach the gospel to believers and have it not be just tacking on of forgivness and milk instead of meat. The “Gospel Grid” Article is excellent. This is part of the Sonship Discipling Curriculum that I like, and am planning to use. Here is a quote from lesson one of the Bible Study: Many Christians live with a truncated
Extemoprizing Your Thinking When You Preach
You will not be able to extemporize good thinking unless you have been in the habit of thinking and feeding your mind with abundant and nourishing food. Work hard at every available moment. Store your minds very richly, and then, like merchants with crowded warehouses, you will have goods ready for your customers, and having arranged your good things upon the shelves of your mind, you will be able to hand them down at any time without the laborious process of going to market, sorting, folding, and preparing. Take it as a rule without exception, that to be able to
Try Nudgemail to get your inbox to Zero (0)
http://www.nudgemail.com/ . . This may be very helpful to you to get your inbox to 0, and it doesn’t require any apps. Nudgemail, allows you to set alerts for events by sending the service an e-mail with the time you want to be reminded in the To field. You can also forward messages to Nudgemail and have them sent back to you when you are ready for them. The easiest way to send yourself reminders! Remember everything!Seriously, whether it’s following up on a good lead or picking up your anniversary present, with NudgeMail you have no excuse. Works in your emailUsing NudgeMail
Recent Posts
Glenn Leatherman
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