A Response to Criticisms: Another Spirit
Kevin T. Bauder As we have seen, 2 Corinthians 11:4 refers to “another Jesus, whom we have not preached” and “another gospel, which ye have… Read More »A Response to Criticisms: Another Spirit
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A Response to Criticisms: The Gospel
Kevin T. Bauder What is the gospel? It is more than simply the plan of salvation, but what more? This question deserves both a negative… Read More »A Response to Criticisms: The Gospel
Covenant Renewal in Corporate Worship
The understanding of the purpose of corporate worship that I have been exploring for the past couple of weeks is this: Corporate worship is communion… Read More »Covenant Renewal in Corporate Worship
The Nature and Purpose of Corporate Worship: Believers, Not Unbelievers
In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul makes the specific argument that in corporate worship, the gift of prophecy is to be desired over the gift of… Read More »The Nature and Purpose of Corporate Worship: Believers, Not Unbelievers
On the relationship of faith and works
I still confess the doctrine of justification by faith alone. The Scriptures teach repeatedly that no man is or can be saved by his works. This matter… Read More »On the relationship of faith and works
This is the Truth Sent from Above
The carol “This is the Truth Sent from Above” is a traditional carol whose text originates from words that first appeared in the 19th century.… Read More »This is the Truth Sent from Above
Matt Recker and the Gospel Coalition, Part 7: The Clarity of the Gospel
Earlier this year, Pastor Matt Recker expressed concern that New Calvinists such as Tim Keller are allowing cultural renewal and social action to dethrone the… Read More »Matt Recker and the Gospel Coalition, Part 7: The Clarity of the Gospel
Gospel impact and the world’s approval
Christians today seem to assume that the best way to have the greatest gospel impact in the world is to gain the world’s approval and acceptance… Read More »Gospel impact and the world’s approval
I Don’t Understand
Organizations often choose names that advertise their purpose or emphasis. The Federal Aviation Administration regulates aviation. The American Automobile Association helps drivers of automobiles. Alcoholics… Read More »I Don’t Understand
How to Pray for Yourself and Others to Give the Gospel
Paul asked for prayer multiple times in multiple letters. Here are two passages that act as examples to instruct us how to pray for ourselves… Read More »How to Pray for Yourself and Others to Give the Gospel
Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 13)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 I have been arguing that Paul’s method of ministry deliberately avoided… Read More »Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 13)
Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 12)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 The first three chapters of 1 Corinthians debunks the importance of the… Read More »Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 12)
Shall We Preach the Gospel or Morality? Part Three: Morality and Gentile Nations
A popular perspective among some evangelicals is that proclaiming morality to unsaved people is a waste of time. As the argument runs, even believers cannot… Read More »Shall We Preach the Gospel or Morality? Part Three: Morality and Gentile Nations
Relevance is irrelevant (Part 10)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 I return this week to the series I abruptly left unfinished about a year… Read More »Relevance is irrelevant (Part 10)
The mission of God and the mission of the church
Last week I argued that a biblical understanding of both worship and evangelism will understand evangelism to be subservient to worship; the gospel creates worshipers.… Read More »The mission of God and the mission of the church
The building blocks of worship
Synthesizing an essential definition of worship is a perennial problem. Many have tried, several have given us very helpful definitions, yet few are fully satisfactory.… Read More »The building blocks of worship
Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 6)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 This series has been looking at the connection of Paul’s message in 1 Corinthians 1-3 and the contemporary… Read More »Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 6)
Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 5)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 This series is applying the words of Paul in the early chapters of 1 Corinthians to ministry in the… Read More »Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 5)
Relevance is irrelevant (Part 3)
Part 1 | Part 2 In part 1, we looked at Paul’s ministry model in 1 Corinthains 1:10-17. Paul took deliberate steps to preach the gospel… Read More »Relevance is irrelevant (Part 3)
Relevance is irrelevant (Part 2)
Part 1 In emphasizing the unity of the church in 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Paul asks the church pointedly: “is Christ divided?” (v 13). With their… Read More »Relevance is irrelevant (Part 2)