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Theology Matters (1.1) – Why Theology Matters
Mark Minnick I may not even know what a “theology” is, but I can’t avoid having one. That’s because “theo-logy” is a “word” (logos) about “God” (theos), and everyone, even an atheist, has something that he believes and says about God. He has a theology. Why Theology Matters Theology matters, therefore, in the first place,…
Read MoreGratefulness for Dr. Kevin Bauder
By Matt Recker I want to thank Dr. Kevin Bauder for his recent series of articles in which he interacted with my own series, “New Evangelicalism and the New Calvinism: The Same Disaster.”1 I am honored that Dr. Bauder would take the time to give his perspective of these vital issues as well as to…
Read MoreLeadership from the Heart
Warren Stuber Everything rises or falls on leadership.” This has proven to be a true statement; therefore, leadership is extremely important. But what is leadership? Many define it as “influencing the thinking or activities of others toward accomplishing tasks or achieving goals in a particular situation.” Since it involves influencing others’ thinking and actions, leadership…
Read MoreLiking God’s Will
George Stiekes Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:17 God was so confident in the faithfulness of Job’s life that He challenged Satan to find fault with him, even allowing Satan to strip Job of his health, wealth and family (Job 1:12). God allowed Joseph to…
Read MoreA Word for Thanksgiving
Doug Wright Luke 17:11-19 tells the story of ten men which were lepers – outcasts from society. They had a disease which not only signaled their physical demise, but it made them social outcasts. The problem was that they could do nothing to change their lot in life. Their leprosy was a condition that they…
Read MoreHow to Listen to Preaching
Scott Williquette As a pastor, I teach and preach from God’s Word numerous times weekly. Each time I stand before my people I pray that the Lord will give them listening ears and humble, teachable spirits. But when Christians listen to preaching, or for that matter read Christian books, they must possess not just a…
Read MorePreventing Abuse in the Church
Linda Hull Recent events regarding sexual abuse within the Catholic Church remind us that sexual abuse can happen anywhere—at any time—to anyone—but the most vulnerable are women and children. [Note: this article was first published in 2003. – ed.] We church members have a special relationship with our pastors and other church leaders because we…
Read MoreThe Will of God – in the Word of God
George Stiekes And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. (Joshua 9:14) There are always those who somehow think that everything that takes place in their lives must be according to God’s will. As a result they actually miss God’s will in many areas. Have you…
Read MoreBehaving Properly: General Principles (1)
Don Johnson We find the topic of personal standards of holiness under continual attack in modern Christianity. What amazes us is that many otherwise conservative believers either directly or tacitly endorse behaviour that would shock previous generations of Christians. We wonder, what kind of church will be left for our children and grandchildren in days…
Read MoreAnemia in Fundamentalism
John Brock Fundamental Christian colleges are challenged with what seems to be an increasing trend in carnality and worldliness in the current generation. Historically the manifestations of carnality were revealed in superficial worldly conformity (immodesty, fleshly music, or careless social behavior). Such manifestations presented challenges, but the environment of many of the fundamental Christian colleges…
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