In the evangelical church it's becoming increasingly popular to go 'liberal,' and frequently the reason given is that a greater openness and willingness to 'accept' people no matter what their lifestyle will ultimately enhance the churches standing in the world, make her more attractive and people will come flocking to it - I think of … Continue reading Going Liberal Will Not Save
Author: theword4life
Husband, father, grandad (and loving it), follower, and servant of King Jesus. Pastor and Bible teacher. Love reading (especially theology), enjoy music, love to travel....
Growing an Apostolic Church
The beginning and growth of the church in the New Testament is somewhat staggering. From such humble and seemingly ill-equipped beginnings it rapidly flourished and went on to impact the whole known world. Not far into it's history it arrived at Antioch. Now from a human point of view the church at Antioch was an … Continue reading Growing an Apostolic Church
Encouragement
If there's something we all need it's encouragement. Right from the earliest of days encouraging words go a long way towards our development and growth as people. It can come in the simplest of forms, for example, when a child first picks up a pencil or crayon and begins to draw, the lines are this … Continue reading Encouragement
Living in the Power of the Resurrection
It's not over! Yes, you read that right. We don't return to life before Easter, because every Sunday, indeed every day, is Easter day for the Christian - there's no going back. We are not caught in some pagan cycle of continual death and rebirth, but rather one of forward movement and progression, whereby having … Continue reading Living in the Power of the Resurrection
The Champion!
Found myself reflecting on the words of an old hymn at Easter and suddenly realising afresh the powerful meaning of them... Look! you saints the sight is glorious! See the man of sorrows now! From the fight returned victorious, Every knee to Him shall bow. Crown Him, crown Him! Crowns become the victors brow! These … Continue reading The Champion!
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