May 23rd, 2013
Christian Foundations presents a Guest By Jason Carlson Distributed by www.worldviewweekend.com (Used with Permission)
What is the difference between the “emerging” church and the “emergent” church? In recent years these two terms, often used interchangeably, have raised much confusion, consternation, and debate within the Christian community. Are these terms synonymous? Should we differentiate them? And should the movements they represent concern us? Read more... (1531 words, 5 images, estimated 6:07 mins reading time)
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May 13th, 2013
The following is a humorous look at the ‘church jargon’ we so eaisly use. We need to learn to speak in ways that the ‘pre-believer’ can understand! We posted this in the series on understanding the Church.
We had such a good response to this funny story, we have re-posted it for your enjoyment.
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“Have you ever been saved?” A rather wide-eyes young fellow startled me with his question as we walked for the bus. He handed me a booklet with a picture of hell on the front. Read more... (1110 words, 3 images, estimated 4:26 mins reading time)
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May 8th, 2013
In one of our past posts, we referred to the Lord Jesus as the coming Bridegroom. He comes for a pure and spotless bride. Will we be ready?
One very important lesson we – as the church – need to learn is the true nature of the Lord Jesus. Here is one way to see Him as three parts to His ‘role’ or His purpose in our life.
Just like His name, we can know Jesus as the Christ, as the Lord of all and then as Jesus, that One who walks and talks with us. Read more... (724 words, 3 images, estimated 2:54 mins reading time)
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