Legalism is Not
Aug 12
This is not exhaustive, of course. Legalism ISN’T equating Christianity with conformity to Christ. But it IS equating Christianity with a particular “brand” within his movement. Legalism ISN’T any preaching of the Law or of moral exhortations (in their biblical context). But it IS preaching “do’s and don’t's” as if they are the essential message of...
What is a missional community
Aug 11
I found a great article that brings together the different voices on the missional front. Jesus told us to go into all the world and be his ambassadors, but many churches today have inadvertently changed the “go and be” command to a “come and see” appeal. We have grown attached to buildings, programs, staff and a wide variety of goods and services designed to attract and...
The everyday life of a Christian
Aug 06It is preciously in the Christian's everyday life, where he toils and sweats, that he is placed under the command to prove his allegiance to the Lord.”
Lohse
The Gospel Kills Self-righteousness
Aug 06Tim Keller on the gospel and idolatry of the heart
Loving your Neighbors
Apr 30
Tim Keller identifies the following characteristics of a missional church.¹ I’ve found them very helpful in encouraging groups to recognize what it means to engage with their neighborhoods in a missional way. A ‘missional’ small group is not necessarily one which is doing some kind of specific ‘evangelism’ program (though that is to be recommended). Rather: 1. If its members...