Love Where You Live: Understanding the Mission This is the first installment in a series Ed Stetzer as entitled “Love Where You Live.” In this series, Stetzer will explore truths about mission and evangelism to offer practical ways Christians can partner with Christ to reach the people in their life
Church history is persistently a contentious affair, especially when it comes to debates about doctrine. From the Gnostics to the Modernists, these disputes get a lot of coverage in various histories of the Church. While our times have their own doctrinal disputes, we are faced with a pastoral crisis more
St. Thomas deals with free will and impeccability on several occasions: first, around 1254–1256, in his commentary on the second book of the Sentences; then, in 1258 or 1259, in the De Veritate; around 1259–1261, in the third book of the Contra Gentiles; around 1265–1268, in the first part of the
Did you know that the preparation for the Last Supper began with a miracle? It’s subtle, and most readers of the account will not see it—but when you understand the culture and the setting of the time, it’s obvious and it’s amazing. This week’s podcast explores the setting and doctrine
Of Borrowed Lawnmowers and United Methodist Clergy Status By Bob Phillips A man went to his neighbor’s house and asked to borrow his lawnmower. The neighbor said no. The man politely asked why, since it was sitting unused in the garage. The neighbor replied, “Well, I have to shave.” Puzzled,
Faith Lens will not be published over the summer. But don’t worry, it will be back in the fall. The next Faith Lens is scheduled to be posted on September 5, 2023 for Sunday, September 10. ELCA Blogs
11Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 12Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. Daily Bible Verse
In Romans 10:14 Paul says, “How, then, can they call on Him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about Him?” These questions and their relevance today drive so much of the “Disciples Multiplying Disciples” strategy within our Brentwood Baptist Church family. The church exists