Membership
If the eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you,” how much more can it not say that to a whole local body?
When we appeal to people’s carnal desires, we should not be surprised when our “converts” are more in love with the world than with our Savior.
All sinners, regardless of past trauma, messiness of life, socioeconomic background, or educational attainment must be converted the same way—through repentance and faith in Christ alone.
Rescue us from ourselves? No. Jesus died to rescue us from God’s wrath.
Worse than offending unbelievers is treating them like they are believers. Instead, we must aim to help sinners see their sin and confess their need for Christ. This spiritual clarity is not cruel, but kind.
Biblical friendship is not a luxury for pastors. It is one of God's ordinary means of sustaining us for long-term ministry.
One way the church can minister to teenagers is by discipling their parents to be mature followers of Jesus.
If the eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you,” how much more can it not say that to a whole local body?