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Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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Four reasons for division in the church

Posted on September 1, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 6 Comments

Division

In a previous post, I outlined the problem of division in the church. Today I seek to discuss the reasons why it takes place. I can think of four reasons why church leaders cause division over non-essentials: pride, misunderstanding, insecurity and idolatry.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Church, division, Healing, pride

On megachurch pastors and failure

Posted on August 12, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Mars Hill Church

The problem I see in society is that we have a celebrity culture which ascribes superhuman status to the lucky (or unlucky depending on your perspective) few who have been deemed celebrities. Celebrities can do no wrong and they always seem to get the benefit of the doubt.

Filed Under: Church Leadership Tagged With: Church, failure, leadership, megachurch, pastor

The problem with power

Posted on August 4, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

Power in Leadership

The problem with power is that those who seek it are often the ones least qualified to wield it. This is no less true in the church than in society at large.

Filed Under: Church Leadership Tagged With: Church, leadership, ministry, power

Tim Keller on the Gospel

Posted on July 23, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

Center Church

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 […]

Filed Under: Quotation Tagged With: Church, Gospel, theology

Thank God for the children

Posted on February 12, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 10 Comments

Running Child

In my last post, I wrote about some church leaders’ misunderstanding of the role of the building in worship. This was in response to a note that I had gotten from a reader. In that note, the writer also said that the pastor of the church he visited made a comment about not allowing children […]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: child, children, Church, play

The church building is a tool

Posted on February 10, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 9 Comments

Chrome Plated Church Building

I received an email yesterday from a man who visited a new church only to be confronted by the pastor because the man’s wife brought a drink into the “sanctuary.” Lest you think that this is uncommon, it was not long ago that I attended a church where the pastor made a huge deal out of anything other than water being brought into the auditorium. Presumably, such rules are in place because of fear that coffee or other drinks might get spilled on the carpet and result in a stain.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: carpet, Church, coffee, fellowship, sanctuary

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On dealing with toxic people

While it is important to put up healthy boundaries, and limit your exposure to toxic people, it is unlikely that you can avoid them entirely. What then are we to do? Jesus gives us some advice in Luke 6:27–28.

Sinai Wilderness

When God makes you wait in the wilderness. . .

Caleb had to wait 45 years in the wilderness before he would gain the inheritance promised to him. The delay was caused by others’ sin and not his own. He could have spent the time in bitterness and complaint, but it appears that he did not. How?

On viruses and great support

A little while ago, I got a tweet in response to one of my posts, letting me know that a reader’s protection software identified Attempts at Honesty as being infected with a virus. In checking on this, it was found to be true. Thanks to the excellent support of Nate at Davis Services Group, we […]

Why do you call me good

Why do you call me good?

The man just teed it up for Jesus to give him a list of what he needs to do. It was a perfect opportunity to tell the man all he needed to know about eternal life and how to get it. The man left the door wide open for Jesus to give him the list.

Why I Hate Religion – Reaction to a Reaction

A poem recorded on video entitled “Why I Hate Religion” has become very popular on YouTube. The video is well done and asks some important questions. A response to the video by Kevin DeYoung sparks some dialog about some points made in the poem. Watch the video, read Kevin DeYoung’s response and offer comment on this post. But most of all examine the claims of Jesus Christ.

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