It Emphasizes Great Commission Stewardship For years, Dave Ramsey has been the staple for Christians wanting to know more about how to manage their finances. Many readers will be familiar with his "7 Baby Steps" program, Financial Peace University, and his best-selling book, The Total Money Makeover. This post does not intend to take away … Continue reading One of the Biggest Reasons You Need to Purchase the 8 Money Milestones Program
2 Types of Hypocrisy that Hinder the Gospel’s Advancement
Paul's Example of Gospel Change After the Apostle Paul met Jesus, his entire life changed. His life changed so drastically that people were talking about it for miles. This is what they were saying, "He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy" (Gal 1:23). The gospel--i.e., the … Continue reading 2 Types of Hypocrisy that Hinder the Gospel’s Advancement
3 Characteristics of False Teachers
The New Testament warns believers that false teachers and false gospels will be an ever-present reality until Christ returns (click here to learn more). John Stott once wrote, "The church's greatest troublemakers (now as then) are not those outside who oppose, ridicule and persecute it, but those inside who try to change the gospel" (Stott, … Continue reading 3 Characteristics of False Teachers
The New Testament’s Warning about False Teachers
I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven … Continue reading The New Testament’s Warning about False Teachers
Why I Love the Apostle Paul’s Testimony for Evangelistic Purposes: Part 2-The Rebellious Lost Person
Part 1 Review and Summary To remind beimitators.com readers, last time we reviewed why I love the Apostle Paul's testimony for evangelistic purposes to those who would fit into the category of a religious lost person--you can review this article by clicking here. The term "lost" people implies four truths: 1) all people are inherently … Continue reading Why I Love the Apostle Paul’s Testimony for Evangelistic Purposes: Part 2-The Rebellious Lost Person
Why I Love the Apostle Paul’s Testimony for Evangelistic Purposes: Part 1-The Religious Lost Person
What Is Meant by Lost People? Lost people typically fit into one of two categories: religious and rebellious. The term "lost" in biblical language means that these people are not followers of Jesus Christ. In other words, they have not repented of sin and put their faith in the finished work of Jesus (cf. Rom … Continue reading Why I Love the Apostle Paul’s Testimony for Evangelistic Purposes: Part 1-The Religious Lost Person
Theodore Beza’s Challenge to Contemporary Preaching
Beza's Approach to Training Pastors Theodore Beza may not be a household name for many contemporary evangelicals. One reason, out of many, is that he followed the ministry of John Calvin in Geneva, Switzerland. Even though Beza stands in the shadow of one of the greatest reformers of the Christian faith, it is my intention … Continue reading Theodore Beza’s Challenge to Contemporary Preaching
Review of Wounded by God’s People: Discovering How God’s Love Heals Our Hearts by Anne Graham Lotz
God's Mercy in Scripture God's Word says, "Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful" (Luke 6:36). The Greek word for "mercy" can mean "to treat as a loving child" (cf. Louw-Nida). This phrase seems to fit the context of Luke 6:36, which identifies God as "your Father." In the midst of our struggles … Continue reading Review of Wounded by God’s People: Discovering How God’s Love Heals Our Hearts by Anne Graham Lotz
Mortification of the Flesh: How the Gospel Produces Sexual Purity in Christ Followers
Introducing Pride Month June has been declared by our American government as "pride month." During this time period, many discussions surround the rights, morals, and ideologies of the LGBTQ+ movement and/or agenda. The church is not excused nor excluded from these discussions. In fact, God's people might and should be wrestling with how to navigate … Continue reading Mortification of the Flesh: How the Gospel Produces Sexual Purity in Christ Followers
Learning the Art of Communicating with Tact
Equally Made; Functionally Different By God's grace, we are all created in his image, but also differently (cf. 1:27). We need to realize that our differences are a good quality of the human race. The Apostle Paul, for example, acknowledged and celebrated the variety of gifts present in his letter to the church in Corinth … Continue reading Learning the Art of Communicating with Tact
