Why they called us Christians
0Have you ever given much thought to why we are called “Christians?” The early church never called themselves Christians. Jesus never gave a name to his followers. In the Bible the title most often used was “saints.”[1] The Greek word for saints is “hagios” which …
Read MorePosted on: 02-9-2009 Posted in: Biblical Teaching, Discipleship
Doing Justice, Loving Mercy, Walking Humbly
After seeing Chuck Colson speak at Moody’s Founder’s Week last night it reminded me of an old article of his that I keep on file and think all should read… Doing Justice, Loving Mercy, Walking Humbly When we spread the Good News, are we telling …
Read MorePosted on: 02-6-2009 Posted in: Biblical Teaching
We’re All In This Together
THE I HEART REVOLUTION is a movement of people seeking to help people, showing God’s love in a practical way with no strings attached. In 2009, Hillsong United will globally release ‘We’re All in This Together,’ a feature-length documentary. It will tell some of these …
Read MorePosted on: 12-30-2008 Posted in: Biblical Teaching
Advent Words 4: He has performed mighty deeds – A modest proposal
Andrew Arndt, a pastor, writer, husband, father, friend, and one of my favorite theologians has shared some characteristically beautiful thoughts on Advent: Among the most beautiful Advent words are the words of Mary after being visited by Elizabeth, historically known as the Magnificat: 46And Mary …
Read MorePosted on: 12-5-2008 Posted in: Biblical Teaching
Hands and Feet
Matt Chandler of the Village Church in Dallas Texas recently gave an outstanding message on what it might look like to be the hands and feet of Jesus – complete with a solid theological foundation and practical application for his community’s specific opportunities to live …
Read MorePosted on: 08-11-2008 Posted in: Biblical Teaching
Justice and the Bible
(From Grace at the Table: Ending Hunger in God’s World, by David Beckmann and Art Simon. Published by Paulist Press and InterVarsity Press.) Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to …
Read MorePosted on: 05-24-2008 Posted in: Biblical Teaching
Chicago Declaration of Evangelical Social Concern
Chicago Declaration of Evangelical Social Concern (1973) As evangelical Christians committed to the Lord Jesus Christ and the full authority of the Word of God, we affirm that God lays total claim upon the lives of his people. We cannot, therefore, separate our lives from …
Read MorePosted on: 05-1-2008 Posted in: Biblical Teaching
How I’m going to Get My Master’s Degree
What is the difference between compassion and justice through the eyes of a daily practitioner? Continue reading as Paul Luikart, a Housing Coordinator at Breakthrough Urban Ministries, enlightens us… Rather than go back to school to get a master’s degree myself, I’ve decided to hang …
Read MorePosted on: 01-31-2008 Posted in: Biblical Teaching
Scripture List: The Bible on Wealth
We have compiled another scripture list. This time specifically on what the Bible has to say about wealth. This list is not exhaustive, and at this point no commentary is included — just scripture. Also read and reflect on the Justice Scripture list, the Bible …
Read MorePosted on: 01-30-2008 Posted in: Biblical Teaching, Scripture Lists
Backwater Jesus
This Christmas let us all be reminded of the blessed dignity Christ gave to poor oppressed people in dire circumstances living in backwater parts of the world by being born to poor oppressed parents under dire circumstances living in a backwater part of the world. …
Read MorePosted on: 12-22-2007 Posted in: Biblical Teaching
Why they called us Christians
0Have you ever given much thought to why we are called “Christians?” The early church never called themselves Christians. Jesus never gave a name to his followers. In the Bible the title most often used was “saints.”[1] The Greek word for saints is “hagios” which …
Read More