Recently I was visiting my in-laws when their next door neighbor came over for coffee while his children played with mine in the backyard. After lunch we sat around the table, talking about this, that, and the other thing. After an hour or so I decided to transition the conversation into the
The Good News About Biblical Repentance
The word “gospel” means goodnews. Not bad news...but good news! Jesus told us to teach and “preach the gospel to all creation" (Mark 16:15). Our Christian message to the world is ultimately one of goodnews. In fact, it's the best news the world could ever hear. An imperative aspect of the
The Gospel, The Whole Gospel, And Nothing But The Repentant Gospel
The Great Commission is the very reason you are still breathing right now. (Insert an inhale and an exhale here.) Life is about evangelism and discipleship; both of others and for yourself. But what is the Great Commission, you ask? And what does it have to do with repentance? I'm so glad
A Classic Example Of Why Muslims Won’t Make It To Heaven
Recently I was preaching at a local jail and one Hispanic man in particular had been attending the chapel service regularly and for many consecutive weeks. I had high hopes that God would remove the veil of unbelief, open his heart and save his soul. I cling to that hope still today. I never
4 Ways Your Church Can Utilize Social Media To Reach More People For God’s Glory
[stextbox id="custom"]This is a guest post by Corey Steiner, CEO of Steiner Media. He is a Christian, a social media manager, and a consultant. You can follow him on Twitter and on Facebook. If you're interested in guest posting on this blog, check out the guidelines for doing
Ways In Which God Can Be Glorified In A Christian’s Death
I have recently been reading Foxes’ Book Of Martyrs and, as a result, I've been both appalled and challenged in my witness for Jesus Christ. Foxe accounts for us a brief biography about a young man’s faith that is not only graphic but also rather convicting spiritually. At least for me. Some