Todays article is very long so I just wanted to give the link to it. Enjoy…
Immutable Word Ministries – What are you holding on to?
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THE UNCHANGING MESSAGE OF THE CROSS J. A. Matteson 02.26.09 “Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.” Galatians 6:12 Grace is antithetical to works. Justification by faith has been and [..more..] Continuing our series that explores and highlights the consequences of not preaching expositionally. It robs people of their only true source of help. People who sit under superficial preaching become dependent on the cleverness and the creativity of the speaker. When preachers punctuate their sermons with laser lights and smoke, video clips [..more..] Jelly-fish Christianity “One plague of our age is the widespread dislike to sound doctrine. In the place of it, the idol of the day is a kind of jelly-fish Christianity–a Christianity without bone, or muscle, or sinew– without any distinct teaching about the atonement or the work of the Spirit, or justification, or [..more..] When Geno and I started up Faith Defenders some time ago now, although we had an idea what we were trying to acheive, we had no particular plans how we were going to acheive it. There seemed to be an initial burst of energy that kick started the whole thing, but to be totally [..more..]
Like Unlike We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our [..more..] Monday, December 21, 2009 The Shepherds Bore Witness 12.21.09 J.A. Matteson “In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them….” Luke 2:8-9 Israel [..more..] Grow in Sanctification “Let your repentance be a growing habit, your faith an increasing faith, your holiness a progressive holiness, your victory over the world a more decided victory, your love to the brethren a more hearty love, your watchfulness over yourself a more jealous watchfulness.” Like [..more..] Continuing our series that explores and highlights the consequences of not preaching expositionally. It breeds a congregation that is as weak and indifferent to the glory of God as their pastor is. “Seeker-sensitive” preaching fosters people who are consumed with their own well-being. When you tell people that the church’s primary ministry [..more..] |
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