Here it is. “We have a high casualty rate. We’re the ones who get slandered and ridiculed and fired from our jobs and in every other way made as uncomfortable as possible. A certain percentage of us get killed or imprisoned. We live in virtual poverty. We turn back to our community every penny we make above what is absolutely necessary to keep us alive. We don’t have time or the money for many movies or concerts or T-bone steaks... Read more

There has been a long investigation in the USA that involves its government. One man described the investigation thusly: “We are investigating whether or not there was collusion with foreign hostile powers.” My immediate response was, “Every human government on the planet, since the beginning of Babel, has been in collusion with foreign hostile powers.” (Babel is the first “kingdom” recorded in Scripture.) As a follower of Jesus, you should be aware of this. In my signature book Insurgence: Reclaiming the... Read more

In 1938, the Chinese were at war with Japan. Watchman Nee – who was from China – attended the Keswick Convention that year with T. Austin-Sparks. At Keswick, speaking before fellow believers, which included Japanese Christians, invoked an intercessory prayer upon request of the hosts. Here’s that prayer. “The Lord reigns; we affirm it boldly. Our Lord Jesus Christ is reigning, and He is Lord of all; nothing can touch His authority. It is spiritual forces that are out to... Read more

If you breathe oxygen, you have a pre-existing condition. We all have a sin nature that we inherited from the first humans. And the spectrum of sinful tendencies that arise from that nature is endless. Yet no temptation that you have hasn’t been experienced by others, so you’re not alone. And there is always “the way of escape” (as Paul put it). Just look for it, then take it. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God... Read more

In the secular world, it is universally understood that in order to succeed in life, one must read. Entrepreneurs constantly talk about how those at the top of the financial ladder read at least one book a week. The more wisdom gleaned from others, the better one leads and succeeds. I believe the same is true when it comes to having spiritual influence and impact as a follower of Jesus Christ. Granted, most of the early Christians couldn’t read. However,... Read more

In my new book The Untold Story of the New Testament Church: Revised and Expanded, I provide a number of maps for each section that tells the story from Palestine to Patmos. Those maps correctly use the term “Paul’s apostolic journeys” instead of the common misnomer “missionary journeys.” (This is explained in the book). With respect to maps of the ancient world, Paul Lawrence’s The IVP Atlas of Bible History (Second Edition, IVP Academic, 2024) represents a cosmetic refresh of... Read more

Recently, someone asked me, “Frank, the other day I heard someone say that you’ve changed your views on the church since writing Pagan Christianity. I’ve read your blog since you started it, and I’ve never read or heard you say that. I even remember you saying that you have NOT changed your views on the church. Can you clarify this?” My answer: You are correct on both counts. My views on the church have not changed since I wrote Pagan Christianity with... Read more

In my new book The Untold Story of the New Testament Church: Revised and Expanded, I provide a detailed background within a narrative arc behind each of Paul’s epistles. 1 Corinthians is no exception. Although 1 Corinthians was actually Paul’s second epistle to the church in Corinth. The first one, mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5, is lost to us. In this connection, Michael Gorman’s 1 Corinthians: A Theological, Pastoral, and Missional Commentary (Eerdmans, 2025) represents a significant contribution to contemporary... Read more

A friend suggested that I relaunch my vision for a ministry dream team after I released my signature book Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom. His thinking was that the book would give leaders a startlingly clear vision of what the dream team would be focused on. To wit, the team would labor together arm-in-arm to proclaim the explosive gospel of the kingdom and spread the Insurgence. So at my friend’s suggestions, I crafted a brand new PDF document... Read more

There’s a popular saying that goes something like this, “I love Jesus, but I can’t stand the church.” To my utter amazement, a handful of people who tout this phrase have benightedly assumed that I support this sentiment. Since I’m globally known as one of the strongest champions of the ekklesia – even making it central to God’s Eternal Purpose – I can only assume that those who’ve mistakenly connected me with this sentiment have never read my work. Either... Read more