I came across the following thoughts on ministry by John MacArthur. There is a lot of wisdom here for American pastors who see themselves as entrepreneurial wizards building their churches to greater and greater heights, all in the name of "winning the world" for Christ. Read and heed: Consider Jesus' ministry. Do you realize … Continue reading A Biblical Model of Ministry
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What is "Essential" Doctrine?
Given my history with and around Independent Baptist (IB), this article posed an interesting question. As any IB Survivor knows, "essential" doctrine is anything your pastor says is essential. How many IB churches have "KJV Only" written into their church doctrinal statements? (Answer: too many.) How many IB churches insist that "doctrinal purity" demands they … Continue reading What is "Essential" Doctrine?
What is "Essential" Doctrine?
Given my history with and around Independent Baptist (IB), this article posed an interesting question. As any IB Survivor knows, "essential" doctrine is anything your pastor says is essential. How many IB churches have "KJV Only" written into their church doctrinal statements? (Answer: too many.) How many IB churches insist that "doctrinal purity" demands they … Continue reading What is "Essential" Doctrine?
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