Welcome to the bonus blog entry of New Direction, where we search the Spirit, Scripture and more discovering the New Direction God is leading his church in this post modern culture. Today, we take a look at a statement from John Piper stating that those who walks away from the viable, traditional church, walk away from Jesus.
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Welcome to the bonus blog entry of New Direction, where we search the Spirit, Scripture and more discovering the New Direction God is leading his church in this post modern culture. Today, we take a look at a statement from John Piper stating that those who walks away from the viable, traditional church, walk away from Jesus.
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Welcome to the third blog entry of New Direction, where we search the Spirit, Scripture and more discovering the New Direction God is leading his church in this post modern culture. Today, we take a quick look at doctrine.
It is often said that churches stand and fall on their doctrine. If you investigate the reason for the hundreds of denominations in existence today, oftentimes, you will find doctrine as the main culprit. In fact, numerous individuals, professing Christ as Lord, killed others for differences in doctrine. In 1 Tim 6.3-5, Paul warns that one who understands nothing teaches a ‘different doctrine.’ So, what is doctrine, and just how important is it? For this entry, I will quote heavily from Cecil Hooks paper, Gospel & Doctrine. (more…)
(This is the second in a series called “New Direction”) – With the introductions out of the way, we jump right into the meat of what this show is about. As I mentioned before, my wife, friends and I desire to share what we have learned over two decades of following Christ and living for His Glory outside the context of a traditional church gathering. Of course, much of what I share will also benefit those who play a role in a traditional church, as well. Today’s entry, in particular, can benefit anyone, believer or not. Today we talk about the Gospel message. The word gospel means good news.
Here are some scriptures which plainly convey the Gospel message. (more…)
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