Why does Johnny need church? Some would say that its the other way around: the church needs Johnny – especially his cash! However, the Bible says that Johnny desperately needs the church more that he thinks. Why? Because Johnny has a massive problem. Johnny is a sinner by default and is heeded towards an eternity… Continue reading Why Johnny needs church
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Why Church Should Be More of a Priority to You
In many Christians’ lives today, church has slowly drifted down the priority list. Work, sport, children’s activities, social commitments, weekend breakaways, and even simple tiredness can push church further and further to the margins. For some, church has become something we attend when it’s convenient rather than something that shapes our lives. But when we… Continue reading Why Church Should Be More of a Priority to You
The church is a lifeboat not a cruise liner
Imagine a ship sinks and all the passengers are drowning in the icy ocean. A lifeboat is sent out. Those on the lifeboat rescue as many people as possible. They don’t stop, they keep going, they don’t mind the cold, discomfort, distress and hardship because they are committed to seeing people rescued. They are willing… Continue reading The church is a lifeboat not a cruise liner
9 Reasons why you should be a member of your local church
Church membership is often seen as irrelevant, unnecessary and unbiblical. However, I hope to show you that belonging to a church family, made official by church membership is very relevant, necessary and biblical. Does God require local church membership? 1. Membership is in the Bible The words “local church membership” are not in the Bible,… Continue reading 9 Reasons why you should be a member of your local church
Improving the gospel?
Why did God send his Son into the world? This very basic question is controversial…again. There is a movement within broader Conservative Evangelicalism in South Africa to be critical of the gospel of “Eternal Salvation” that Conservative Evangelicalism has always cherished. This movement seeks to redefine the gospel to include a physical/political/ temporal liberation of… Continue reading Improving the gospel?