To whom is Paul referring when he writes the following words? “For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold under sin. For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree with the law, that it is good. So now it is no longer I who do it,... Read more
In this section of our interview I begin by asking Ed if he thinks there is a particular type of preaching that is missional. Read more
Today we turn to look at why some churches are successful and what we can learn from them. Ed also mentions an old post of mine called “I Want It All” and said he agreed with at least some of that sentiment. Read more
A number of bloggers have been mentioning that Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology is online for free. I felt it was a bit suspicious, however, because of the web address that was being shared—it contained only numbers, i.e. in this type of format—202.202.202.202. That is generally not a good sign in a web address. I have deliberately NOT linked to that new site for the following reason: I have made some inquiries with IVP, the UK publisher, and their initial response... Read more
Today, we move on to speak about the atonement controversy and the state of the Church today. Read more
UPDATEAlthough he doesn’t know me, the songwriter has been kind enough to allow me to host the file here to download or listen online: This song was apparently written less than a month ago by a relatively unknown worship leader. But thanks to the Internet and my friend, Dave Bish, I have found myself listening to a rough acoustic recording of it many many times today with tears streaming down my face. I predict that this will be a massive,... Read more
In this segment of our interview we speak about how we can all become missional. This is a subject Ed takes up further in his new book, Compelled by Love: The Most Excellent Way to Missional Living. Read more
As we continue, I cheekily asked Ed if he thinks missional and apostolic are synonymous. Interestingly, the word missionary is the Latin word used in the vulgate Bible to translate apostle from the Greek. Read more
In the second part of this interview with Ed Stetzer we turned our attention to discussing church planting. Read more
The Evangelical Alliance released this announcement last week: “The retiring General Director of the Evangelical Alliance will bring his passion for justice for the poor to two new roles as he joins Tony Blair’s Faith Foundation and becomes the first International Director of Micah Challenge . . .” Mr Edwards, a British immigrant from Jamaica, is an honorary Canon of St Paul’s Cathedral. He was a probation officer for fourteen years, and the senior pastor of Mile End New Testament... Read more
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