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Attempts at Honesty

Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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Coining a new term – Sociopastor

Posted on July 24, 2021 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Sheep

Why do we think a good outcome will be obtained when we put someone with any of these traits in charge? Do we really need someone who will drive his agenda for the organization so hard that there is no concern for the individual members?

Filed Under: Bible Reflection, Church Leadership

The danger of Method-Du-Jour thinking

Posted on June 14, 2019 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Du Jour

Some church does something. It appears to be successful based on attendance numbers. Others then seek to find the method or program that was used to generate the good result. We shorten the sermon, use video feeds, turn up the music, redesign the décor, or hire consultants to try to produce similar results.

Filed Under: Church Leadership

In what does Christ’s exaltation consist?

Posted on June 6, 2019 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

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The answer given is, “Christ’s exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day; in ascending into heaven; in sitting at the right hand of God the Father; and in coming to judge the world at the last day.”

Filed Under: Discipleship

Easter Bunny Churches

Posted on June 4, 2019 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Hollow Easter Bunny

The shiny wrapping will not keep people coming in for the same reason that I am unlikely to ever buy a chocolate Easter bunny ever again. As always, what is on the inside is what counts.

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In what did Christ’s humiliation consist?

Posted on May 22, 2019 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

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We can also be encouraged by the thought that through his death on our behalf, Jesus also secured the ultimate defeat of our enemy. He will one day return to complete the victory over evil and make everything right.

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How does Christ fill the office of a priest?

Posted on April 3, 2019 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

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Question 25 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism asks, How does Christ fill the office of a priest?

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Resolved – Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards

To prime the pump for New Year’s Resolutions, a list of Jonathan Edwards’ resolutions might be helpful.

Grace and Mercy

On Grace and Mercy Combined

If we are honest, the fact that we are not moral train wrecks has more to do with God’s grace than our ability to live out the Christian life. So why not extend that same grace to others?

Grace combined with even a modicum of mercy will have a powerful effect.

Sabbath

On the Command to Keep the Sabbath

A Christian understanding of keeping the Sabbath should involve rest, assembling together for worship and instruction and doing good works for the benefit of others.

Preaching

Tim Keller on Christian Preaching

Christians are either engaged in preaching or will regularly hear preaching in their churches. While the following paragraphs are written with the intent of challenging preachers, those of us who listen to preaching can also be encouraged by them.

Legalism

Root causes of legalism

The result of legalism is that those who are in the system cannot become what God intends them to be. Rather than a deepening understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, legalists are satisfied with rule keeping.

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