Click HERE for a great article comparing how modern churches evangelize (go fishing) with what Scripture teaches. Whether you are the Pastor of a Church or a regular Churchgoer, you need to read this one. In fact, even if you don’t attend Church and are just plain tired of all the local Churches trying to get you into the door, you should read this as well. It has to do with modern preaching topics, invitation methods, bait, nets, hooks…..oh, you’ll see when you read it! Good stuff!
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Fishing: Net or Bait??
February 11, 2010The key to it all, Origins of the Emergent church
February 7, 2010
Click HERE to listen to a terrific interview with Doug Pagitt describing the beginnings of the Emergent Church movement. Like so many things, once you know how something started, and why, it becomes much easier to understand how and why operations are carried out today. Whether you are of Emergent persuasion, are trying to combat Emergent doctrine, you should listen to this interview. Don’t know what the Emergent movement is yet? Well, the youth group leader in your Church does, and statistically speaking, he probably embraces it. Bottom line… Don’t miss this interview.
On the same topic, a good article to read on the basics of Emergent doctrine is found HERE. It is actually a review of Brian McLaren’s newest book, “A New Kind of Christianity” but it is also a terrific 101 class on how Emergent teachers think and what they teach.
The Jesus who isn’t Good enough… Emergents.
February 6, 2010In a recent broadcast, Doug Pagitt, a well known spokesperson for the Emergent Church had something interesting to say. His guest on the show was Chris Rosebrough (from Pirate Christian Radio) and the topic was the Gospel message. Commenting on Rosebrough’s definition of the Gospel (which Rosebrough summarized as repentance and the forgiveness of sins in Jesus name), Pagitt’s response was this: “I will narrate it (the Gospel) on this radio show, it is a much better story than that!” Wow. God humbles Himself and comes to Earth in the form of one of His creatures, allows Himself to be tortured and slaughtered thereby paying for the horrible things we have done (and are doing) to fill the justice mandated by His Holy righteousness and…..it isn’t good enough for the Emergent Church? They have a better Gospel? Jesus work as explained in Scripture isn’t good enough? So now you may ask “So what is that to me??”
Many folks reading this will be shocked at Pagitt’s statement but will think, “So what? I don’t go to an Emergent church!” And may I reply with the question, “Are you sure?” The Emergent teachings have crept in unnoticed to an incredible number of Churches throughout North America and Europe, and are being adopted by more every day. (more…)
Law & Gospel Parenting
January 3, 2010The Law drives us to God through showing us our sins and the hopelessness of earning salvation. The Gospel is the good news that the just God who will judge us all has sent His Son to pay the penalty for our breaking of the Law. This is message at the heart of every good sermon and should also be close to the heart of every Christian parent. How do we share these truths with our children as we raise them. Obviously we teach them, but should we illustrate them through our lives and relationships as well? Absolutely! Fighting For the Faith recently had a fine segment on using the Law and Gospel practically in parenting. We strongly encourage you to listen HERE to this audio clip, and to apply the ideas discussed. This is really good stuff!
