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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…
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.
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!
50 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die!
I really like the Sojourn Network and this is an apposite post for this time of year. Click here to check it out! Happy Easter!
John Owen & The Trinity
Great post here on the TGC website. Worth a read.
50 Things The Holy Spirit Does!!
Good little posting from Frank Viola here.
When Can I Get Baptised Daddy?
So, here is an update on yesterday’s blog. At tea time the girls and I sat at the table and discussed the whole issue of whether they can and should take communion. In response to questioning both girls reiterated their conversion experience as having “repented of their sins and trusted in Jesus”. When I asked what they thought was the significance of…