Note: This is a continuation of two recent articles about evangelists, missionaries, and pastors and how they all “fit” together in the local church and in the cause of world evangelism. You can read the first two Here (and for the record, this one is satire!) and Here. “Evangelists are supposed to be church planters,” a well…
Romans 1:16 declares that there is power in the Gospel of Jesus Christ to save those who will believe. So what is the Gospel? It is the Scriptural truth that Jesus Christ – the Virgin-born, sinless, Son of God Himself – died for our sins, was buried, and was raised from the dead so that…
The importance of the local church cannot be understated. “Jesus died for the church,” we are told in the Bible. “The gates of hell will not prevail against the church,” Jesus said. The church is as old as the ministry of Jesus Himself and is a vital part of any believer’s success as well…
Dear Friends, Pastors, and Prayer Partners: I have recently returned from seven weeks in Asia. God has given me the opportunity to share the gospel in one of the neediest 10/40 countries in the world. I can humbly report that hundreds of teens, and dozens of adults, responded to the gospel. Hindus, Muslims, and nominal “Christians” put…
I have no idea how many times I have preached from the writings of James! It is a revival book and a powerful one at that. They needed to return to obedience (to do the Word and not just hear it); they needed to deal with the way they were treating people (to have respect…
Dear Friends: This year has certainly not transpired in the way I had planned. My schedule had me at a youth conference and a family revival in Columbia, MO, both of which I had to cancel because of the home-going of my dear father-in-law. I am thankful that he is with our Savior and that…
I love the book of Philippians. Christ. In. A. Man. In his book, Paul certainly illustrates what living the Galatians 2:20 life looks like. It is a life of purpose: For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain (1:21). It is a life of pleasure: Fulfill ye my joy, that ye…
