Book Critique: The Complete Green Letters

Miles Stanford’s work, The Complete Green Letters, is a work that is actually a compilation of five smaller works. The Christian life is a heavy theme in the work and focuses on the believer’s position in Christ. The introduction states, “Stanford is convinced that the weakness experienced by the church today, whether individually or corporately,... Continue Reading →

Discipleship is Vital

It is my goal with this article to explain why discipleship is a vital factor for the church and ministry.  To do this discipleship must first be explained, and then put into the context of ministry and the church. Instead of a definition a few examples may better explain. A disciple is a person who is... Continue Reading →

Let's Be Honest: Are We Truly Following Christ?

A recent pew research study showed that there are roughly 2.18 Billion Christians in the world[1]. The church is still growing around the world, but imagine the impact if there were a greater emphasis on making Disciples? Most churches focus on evangelization, which is very important, but evangelization and discipleship need not compete. In fact,... Continue Reading →

The Apostle Thomas

The Apostle Thomas is someone who brings up mixed emotions among Christians.  There are even non-believers who have heard of him.  Thomas was not among the other disciples when Christ appeared to them, and as a result Thomas said that unless he puts his fingers into his side he will not believe (Radmacher, page 762). ... Continue Reading →

Book Review: Radical by David Platt

Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream is written by Dr. David Platt. Dr. Platt is the former pastor of the Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama and has a membership of over 4,000. Dr. Platt earned a doctorate degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and is an acclaimed Pastor, author,... Continue Reading →

Fan or Follower

“And He said to all, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”- Luke 9:23 Imagine that you are living in first century Israel. The Roman Empire is in control of the area, and a means of torture and execution used is crucifixion. The cross... Continue Reading →

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