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Being Thankful is a State of Being and Not a Product of Effort

Over the last several weeks, I have come across three separate pastors (all in the SBC like me) who have,…

5 years ago

Loving One Another Biblically Requires Some Confrontation

Have you ever heard someone give the following advice when some sort of relational conflict has arisen and tempers begin…

5 years ago

Filling of the Spirit Coincides with Ongoing Instruction in and Submission to the Word of God

(Note: All true believers have been indwelled and sealed by the Holy Spirit. Both of these divine actions remain permanent…

5 years ago

The Great Commission Does Not End with Evangelism

Matthew 28:19-20 NASB – “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the…

5 years ago

Steven Furtick’s Hermeneutic of Vision: A Review of Sun Stand Still

By Mark Christy, PhD A review of Steven Furtick, Sun Stand Still: What Happens When You Dare to Ask God…

5 years ago

A Biblical Response to Accusations of Being Too Direct, Lacking Polish, and Hurting Feelings When Communicating Biblical Truth

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In a culture where self is king and every conversation is gauged by how it…

5 years ago

Some Reasons Why Churchgoers Disdain Expositional Preaching

The seeker sensitive (driven) movement has reprogrammed many to reconsider church based on how it meets their needs. While I…

5 years ago

The Theology of Steven Furtick: A Review of Crash the Chatterbox

By Mark Christy Steven Furtick’s work is praised by Craig Groeschel, Andy Stanley, Brian Houston, T.D. Jakes, Jack Graham, and…

5 years ago

Sanctification

The following is an excerpt from my paper The Role of the Holy Spirit in Mission (available on Amazon Kindle):…

5 years ago

Justification by Faith: Biblical View vs. Roman Catholic View

In justification, God proves Himself Just and Holy by dealing justly as well as mercifully with sinners through the cross…

5 years ago