Perspectives on Tithing (ed. David Croteau)
Review by Craig Batts “When evangelicals in the United States, living in the most prosperous global economy, still give less than 3 percent of their income to Christian causes – something is wrong with our understanding of God’s mandate for generous giving!” [1] These words are the first to greet the reader upon opening the cover of one of the latest books in the Broadman & Holman Perspectives series. Jeff Iorg’s endorsement would...
Shaken, But Not Stirred
Essay By Eric Thomsen “Before our next song, turn and shake a friend near you.” It was a moment before Chris realized what he had said to the congregation, and by that time a wave of laughter had already begun to sweep across the sanctuary. Red-faced, Chris grinned sheepishly, corrected himself, and the service continued. I laughed along with the rest of our church—slapping Chris on the shoulder and thanking him for...
The “Doctor”
Essay by J. Clint Adams David Martyn Lloyd-Jones, affectionately known as “the Doctor,” was arguably the greatest preacher of the twentieth-century. Born in Wales in the winter of 1899, Lloyd-Jones showed great medical abilities at a young age. Before reaching the age of 22 he already held four degrees and even began working under the great Sir Thomas Horder at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital [1]. While working at St. Bartholomew’s, he...
The Church’s Relevance to Your Health
By Eddie Moody And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Mt 16:18 ESV Today many are concerned with making the church relevant. Perhaps this concern has arisen because of waning church attendance. Recently Mark Chaves published a book on trends in American religion. His research indicates that today 20% of all Americans say they do not belong to any...
Southey & Slavery
By Nathan Trimble God often uses ordinary means to accomplish extraordinary feats in culture and in society. And all too often, Christians ignore one of the greatest tools that God has given them, namely, those talents with which He has gifted them. Several examples shine forth through the centuries, which represent attempts to redefine the cultural norms and to effect change in the name of Christ. Robert Southey was such a man. This...
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