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
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
4 Ways to Remove Distractions and Become More Task Oriented
We live in a busy and connected society. By busy, I mean that our schedules are filled with activities from the moment we get out of bed to the moment we lay our heads down to sleep. The busyness we experience is further exacerbated by our connectedness. The daily number of emails, text messages, phone … Continue reading 4 Ways to Remove Distractions and Become More Task Oriented
What Does It Take To Earn a PhD?
After I earned my Master of Theology in Christian Ethics, I asked my mentor for advice about pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Dr. David W. Jones was honest about the rigors of a PhD program since this terminal degree is the highest level of achievement in the academic world. May the advice he … Continue reading What Does It Take To Earn a PhD?
The Growing Need for Church Consultants and Coaches
Thom Rainer observes that "over two thirds of American churches have a worship attendance under 100" (The New Very Large Church). In another post, Rainer shows that numbers indicate, "more pastors and staff will become bi-vocational and co-vocational" in 2023 (Ten Major Trends for Local Churches in America in 2023). The terms he uses in … Continue reading The Growing Need for Church Consultants and Coaches
2 Questions Christians Should Ask about the Respect for Marriage Act
My Life among the Deathworks by Philip Reiff Philip Reiff, an American sociologist who passed away in 2006, wrote a fascinating book titled, My Life among the Deathworks. In the book, he discusses a concept, which he calls "anti-cultures." "Anti-cultures," Reiff stated, "translate no sacred order into social" (p. 6). Reiff elaborated, "[Anti-cultures] propose an … Continue reading 2 Questions Christians Should Ask about the Respect for Marriage Act
Ministry Leader, Consider Deleting Your Instagram Account Today
The Defeat and Reality of Sin My demeanor changed. My heart sank. My disposition became gloomy. The moment I was notified that another mega church pastor was being removed--albeit temporarily--from a ministry position broke my heart. My theological commitments acknowledge that we still live in a fallen world. Yes, sin has been defeated by Jesus, … Continue reading Ministry Leader, Consider Deleting Your Instagram Account Today
5 Ways to Encourage Christians Now that Roe v. Wade Has Been Overturned
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 As Christians, we should believe that every person--no matter their stage of life or what type of capabilities they do or do not have--is made in the image of God. This … Continue reading 5 Ways to Encourage Christians Now that Roe v. Wade Has Been Overturned
3 Reasons to Make Your Disciples Write
All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to … Continue reading 3 Reasons to Make Your Disciples Write
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