Archive for June, 2011
Question: What is the main purpose and role of the church, as a collection of believers? And does this purpose affect the form and function of worship? Note the two sides of this issue are typically: 1) “edify the body” and 2) “reach the lost.” Be clear whether the church has one or multiple tasks, [...]
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Question: Describe/summarize briefly the main views of the Eucharist (aka Mass, Lord ’s Supper, Communion). Defend why a particular interpretation explains best what Jesus meant when he said: “this is my body.” Is this an issue that churches should “split” over? Response: A sacrament is an act or visible sign by which God offers his [...]
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Alcohol and Church Membership
From the Desiring God Blog By: Michael Johnson Piper explains his position on alcohol and church membership: When I came to Bethlehem Baptist Church over [three] decades ago, this was one of the first controversies I had to deal with. We survived it and are he better for it. I think what I learned may [...]
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Now online: Training the Next Generation of Pastors and Other Christian Leaders R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Mark Driscoll, David Helm, Don Carson, and Ligon Duncan The Pastor’s Counseling Ministry David Powlison The Gospel for Muslims Thabiti Anyabwile Is Your Church a Safe Place for Sad People? Learning to Walk with Each Other Through Loss Nancy [...]
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