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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.

Filed Under: Discipleship

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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The Illusion of Security Apart from Christ

Security is Elusive   It is in the best interest of politicians and merchants to maintain the illusion of security. They tell us that if we elect the right person or party into office, if we invest properly, if we follow the prescribed diet, if, if, if . . . then we will experience security. […]

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What offices does Christ fill as our Redeemer?

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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Fighting The Wrong Enemy

I read this morning in Mark 9:40, that whoever is not against us is for us. These are the very words of Jesus Christ but often forgotten by those that bear his name. We expend energy in fighting other believers and ignoring the real enemy. Too often doctrinal litmus tests are developed to see who […]

It’s not about do’s and don’ts

Often, by both believers and non-believers, the Christian life is viewed as adherence to a list of do’s and don’ts. The Apostle Paul offers us a new way.

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Tim Keller on the Gospel

It is quite easy to assume that if we understand the gospel accurately and preach it faithfully, our ministry will necessarily be shaped by it. – but this is not true. Many churches subscribe to gospel doctrines but do not have a ministry that is shaped by, centered on, and empowered through the gospel. Its […]

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