Hi Fun Seekers, The 87th episode of the Christ is ALL podcast was inspired by the many questions I received about the subject of “hyper-grace” from our 2013 reader survey. Beyond my discussion of the hyper-grace controversy, this episode also contains: 1. A personal letter I wrote to a well-known “grace” teacher. This is the first time I’ve disclosed it. I read the letter on the podcast (without mentioning the teacher by name). 2. I also talk about 3 ways... Read more

“Then the two from Emmaus told their story of how Jesus had appeared to them as they were walking along the road, and how they had recognized him as he was breaking the bread.” ~ Luke 24:35, NLT In Luke 24 the author tells an incredible story about the risen Christ. It goes something like this. It’s a Sunday evening in AD 30. Earlier that morning the greatest historical event known to humankind occurred: Jesus of Nazareth rose from the... Read more

Check out my new series on the kingdom of God. Today we stand on the edge of a new frontier—one of exploration, not fortification. One of discovery, not contentment. In this new frontier, we will navigate the unchartered waters of Jesus Christ, our all-sufficient Lord. There is so much more of Christ to sail than we could ever imagine. But if the truth be told, we have been handed a shrink-wrapped Jesus. Christ has become our once-a-week Mascot. We rally... Read more

If you are a teacher or preacher, please read the following. An extraordinary experience to give you the BREAKTHROUGH in ministry you’ve been waiting for as well as CONNECTION with a group of gifted ministers! MinistryMind is NOT a conference or a seminar. It’s a high-voltage Mastermind event! The Problem is Widespread Countless pastors and teachers are looking for more effective ways to minister. Countless pastors and teachers are looking for face-to-face connection with other leaders to encourage & inspire them. Countless... Read more

I’m kicking around an idea – a paid Summer Internship. Some of you may not fit the criteria, but you may know someone who does. In which case, send them this link. There is a “Finder’s Fee” of $100 for anyone who finds a match who I end up hiring. Here are a few specifics: * The internship will be made up of 5 people who are intelligent, responsible, and creative. * We will create a few projects together designed... Read more

Click each link to order on Amazon. Scroll down for interviews and other resources. Jesus Manifesto (Thomas Nelson, 2010) Jesus: A Theography (Thomas Nelson, 2012) Jesus Speaks (Thomas Nelson, 2016) INTERVIEWS WITH THE AUTHORS Audio Interviews Steve Brown Interviews Leonard Sweet & Frank Viola Steve Brown Interviews Leonard Sweet & Frank Viola Again Northwestern Media Interviews Frank on JESUS MANIFESTO Interview with Christian Books (CBD) on JESUS MANIFESTO Jesus Manifesto: Chapter One Print Interviews Ed Stetzer Interviews Len Sweet and Frank Viola Mike... Read more

Beyond the age-old question of how a good God can allow evil to take place in His world is an even thornier question. The Bible repeatedly promises that God will protected His own people. How, then, do we make sense of those times where He appears to be AWOL when His people are in danger? Danger from lies, smears, and other attacks. And He doesn’t protect them? How do we reconcile this with Psalm 91 and all those other biblical... Read more

I’m super jazzed about today’s post. Back in 2009, I wrote a song based on a series of messages I delivered on Ephesians. To my mind, Ephesians 1 and 2 are among the most sublime passages in all the New Testament. And so I wanted to put the key thoughts to music. The song is called “In Christ.” I wrote the first stanza, the chorus, and the bridge. The church to whom I delivered the messages wrote the next two... Read more

8 Common Mistake When Reading the Bible – click to listen.   Read more

Watchman Nee continues to explain what “the world system” is, saying, In the book of Genesis we find in Eden no hint of technology, no mention of mechanical instruments. After the Fall, however, we read that among the sons of Cain there was a forger of cutting instruments of brass and iron. A few centuries ago it might have seemed fanciful to discern the spirit of antichrist in iron tools, even though for long the sword has been in open... Read more