Missionary Support (Part 2): Inviting and Partnering with Missionaries
In a previous article, I discussed the issues of deputation (missionary support-raising) and the Bible. In this article, I’d like to answer two questions that …
Three Reasons Why the Exclusivity of the Gospel Causes Offense
Have you been there? You’re just trying to obey God and be a good witness for Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8). But suddenly, your pleasant conversation …
Richard Baxter on the Necessity of Personal Word Ministry
The Need for Balance I’m thankful for the renewed emphasis we’ve seen over the past twenty years on expository preaching. Faithful preaching should hold a …
How Dedicated to Jesus Christ Am I, Really?
What images come to your mind when you hear or see the word “dedication?” What people immediately come to mind? Athletes? Military special forces? Perhaps …
Applying Paul’s Great Commission Lifestyle Principles
We know how Paul applied “being all things to all men” and “laying aside our rights” for the sake of the Gospel. We now need to consider ways that …
Missionary Support (Part 1): Deputation and the Bible
Are you a church leader passionate about missions? Are you a church member curious about how to care for missionaries visiting your church? As a …
4 Reasons Acts 2:38–39 Does Not Imply Infant Baptism
Fifty days after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit and led by Peter, ignited a gospel movement that spread …
Are Boycotts Biblical?
This article was originally posted at Between Two Worlds. A Brief History Captain Charles Boycott (1832-1897) was an Irish land agent who became infamous for …
The Blessing of Diligence
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you …
Surrendering Our Rights for the Sake of the Gospel
A major emphasis in 1 Corinthian 9 is to exhort God’s people to be willing to give up their rights for the sake of the Gospel. What does this mean for me?