In this chapter of "This Little Church Went to Market", Dr. Gary Gilley explains the way worship is being done by the seeker-sensitive church today. And what is missing from it. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. John 4:23 The modern church does not take … [Read more...] about A Church That Misunderstands Worship: How Shall We Then Preach? {book study}
“This Little Church Went To Market” Book Study ~ Chapters 6 & 7
We are combining two chapters this week since we skipped it entirely last week. It will be for chapters six and seven. If you are just beginning this book study of "This Little Church Went To Market" with us, you are welcome to begin the series here. To purchase your copy, you can buy one on Amazon (paperback and kindle - affiliate link) or on Dr. Gilley's website here. … [Read more...] about “This Little Church Went To Market” Book Study ~ Chapters 6 & 7
False Teachers Among Us
I recently finished a term as women's Sunday School teacher and towards the end, we were studying 2 Peter. The topic was "false teachers and their teachings" and I found myself enjoying it immensely. One of the reasons why I was enjoying it so much was simply because of all the reading and research I've done the past 2-3 years on the emergent and post-modern church. So before I shut … [Read more...] about False Teachers Among Us
Nonresistance and the “Just War” Debate
Kendra and I were recently on our Sunday evening committee and in charge of planning the Sunday evening schedule for the past six months. Towards the end of our term, we came across this debate. It had been shared with us by my mother, "Grandma Laura", about six months ago and we never got to sit down and watch it. However, when we came across it the second time, it piqued our … [Read more...] about Nonresistance and the “Just War” Debate
A Church With The Wrong Foundation {book study}
One day I awake, in sort of a Rip Van Winkle experience, to find that my world, the world of the church, had changed, and I had been 'left behind'. Where had everyone gone? Most churches were now talking about dysfunctional families, poor self-image, co-dependency, addictions, 12-step programs, and needs, lots and lots of needs that the church was supposed to meet. More Christians were … [Read more...] about A Church With The Wrong Foundation {book study}
Forces That Are Changing the Church: Psychology {book study}
If I see aright, the cross of popular evangelicalism is not the cross of the New Testament. It is, rather, a new bright ornament upon the bosom of a self-assured and carnal Christianity. The old cross slew men; the new cross entertains them. The old cross condemned; the new cross amuses. The old cross destroyed confidence in the flesh; the new cross encourages it. - A.W. … [Read more...] about Forces That Are Changing the Church: Psychology {book study}