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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.

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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.”

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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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Second place is first winner

Posted on April 1, 2019 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

2nd Place

In leading the church, we need to understand that second place is first winner when we surrender to Christ and allow him to build his church. We win because Jesus can make something more beautiful than we can even imagine.

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How does Christ fill the office of a prophet?

Posted on March 27, 2019 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

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Question 24 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism asks, How does Christ fill the office of a prophet? The answer given is, Christ fills the office of a prophet in revealing to us by his Word and Spirit the will of God for our complete salvation. The purpose of a prophet is to speak the words […]

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What offices does Christ fill as our Redeemer?

Posted on March 13, 2019 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

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Jesus is the only one who has demonstrated the ability and the authority to fulfill all three of these offices in combination in one person.

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How did Christ, the Son of God, become man?

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

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The first observation that I need to make is that there is mystery here. We must acknowledge that complete understanding of this is beyond our reach as humans.

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Ungodly means to a godly end?

Posted on March 1, 2019 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Church Building

If one or more of the leaders is using ungodly means to implement his vision, I struggle to see how the church could be healthy.

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