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}
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Market-Driven Philosophy {book study}
"When the wrappings are removed, it is very hard to distinguish what the modern church is offering from what the secular world is offering." (ch. 3) In this chapter, Dr. Gary Gilley paints for us a picture of what the modern, new-paradigm church is offering and their market-driven goals for the church. But not all of their goals are ones to accuse them of. The Willow Creek … [Read more...] about Market-Driven Philosophy {book study}
More on “The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven”
I've had several people asking questions about Alex Malarkey and his recant of his part in the book "The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven". It all looks confusing, but here are a few facts I've found that might clear up a little bit of the confusion. Frankly, I don't like assumptions and rumors because they can hurt people needlessly. So you can click on the "more here" to take you to … [Read more...] about More on “The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven”
“The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven” Recants Story
Lowell always says "there are 3 sides to the truth - his side, her side, and the truth!" Sometimes it takes a while for the truth to come out. Time is a good test of what is false and what is truth. I could have shared this link on facebook, but articles I consider of relative importance I like to share on the blog. Simply because we have several hundred email folks who … [Read more...] about “The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven” Recants Story
Forces That Are Changing the Church: Entertainment {book study}
"Too many Christians, just like their unsaved counterparts, are impressed by appearances rather than structure; are seeking thrills and excitement rather than substance; are more apt to respond to emotional manipulation than to rational discourse." (ch. 2) History of Entertainment In this chapter, Dr. Gary Gilley tackles the subject of entertainment. However, … [Read more...] about Forces That Are Changing the Church: Entertainment {book study}
A New Kind of Church {book study}
Chapter 1 in This Little Church Went To Market A New Kind of Church Having watched a large segment of the church become content with short yardage and lousy scores, some decided that there had to be a better way. The church was not penetrating society; she was not pulling in the masses; she was not making a significant impact for the gospel. . . People, we were … [Read more...] about A New Kind of Church {book study}