Doctrine & Theology (Page 9)
How to run an elders meeting
TGC has a great post here which we are currently studying as an eldership at our church.
T4G Conference 2012: Relating it to Housing Schemes (1)
Many of you know that I was present at the T4G conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Those who know me well are aware that I am not the world’s biggest conference fan but, thanks to the generosity of people at 9Marks, I went along. Over the next week or so I want to do a small series of posts…
One Gospel Conviction But Two different Outlooks on Outreach!
Can the outlooks of two generations coexist in one church? James Merritt, 59, serves as senior pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, Georgia. His son, Jonathan Merritt, 29, joined the church staff in 2008. In many respects, they couldn’t be more different. James represents the Boomer…
What’s the point of meeting on a Sunday?
By Andy Constable A couple of weeks ago, I blogged that worship isn’t simply a Sunday activity while we sing songs but involves our heart attitude in all of life (see: http://niddriepastor.com/2012/04/06/dont-just-sing-about-it-start-worshipping-god-today-everyday/) The question that necessarily…
The Doctrine of Perseverance: Does it Matter for Housing Schemes?
The Canons of Dort call the doctrine of the preservation/perseverance of the saints, (sometimes called the preservation of the elect), an “inestimable treasure.” See here for a more detailed position and an outline of mistakes to avoid in this discussion. Perseverance may be defined as that…
Let’s Talk About Sex Baby!!
Desiring God have produced a great article here on “Sexual Sin in the ministry”. Read it here. On a related issue, Covenant Eyes have produced a free e-book for those struggling with pornography. Download it here. In our ministry in Niddrie there are so many people (men and women) who struggle with this issue. This is why we place such an emphasis on one to…
9 Recommended Books on Leadership
The TGC websote gives their titles here.
Is “Accepting Jesus into Your Heart” Biblical?
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How do Couples Make Decisions in Christian Marriages?
There was an interesting discussion here at T4G (which I will blog extensively on when I return and have thought about the implications for housing scheme ministry) around the issue of complementarianism. This is a position we hold as a church when it comes to women in pastoral, eldership…
What is the Church Actually For?
Phillip Jensen gives his opinion here. I will say straight off the bat that I am not certain that I agree with some of his conclusions (or presuppositions) in this piece – but it gets the ol’ juices flowing at least!