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Posts with the category “pastors-pen”

The Sufficiency of the Bible
September 10th, 2024
In this post-Christian culture, we have traded in biblical standards for a consumer mentality when looking for a church. We are not asking the critical questions like, “What does this church believe?”...  Read More
by Jason Gillespie
Teaching and Observing: The Church's Mission
September 7th, 2024
One of the primary ways we follow Christ is by obeying His command to make disciples, as outlined in Matt 28:20...  Read More
by Jason Gillespie
Godly Irritants
September 3rd, 2024
Our worship services collectively aim to stimulate one another to Christ’s likeness through our Sunday morning fellowship, worship, and home groups. The end goal of all we do is to be aimed at what Go...  Read More
by Jason Gillespie
Maintaining Biblical Unity
August 31st, 2024
Paul emphasizes the importance of the growth and unity of the church in these letters. He stresses that the church, much like the human body, will not be healthy if all its parts do not work together....  Read More
by Jason Gillespie
The Common Grace of Government
August 27th, 2024
God created the institution of government to bless all of society. Government is given for the welfare of all mankind....  Read More
by Jason Gillespie
The Common Grace of the Family
August 24th, 2024
One of the most significant manifestations of God's common grace is the institution of marriage. In Genesis 1:27-28, God establishes the marriage covenant with a unique make-up and function....  Read More
by Jason Gillespie
Established By God
August 20th, 2024
There is nothing in this life or the life to come that is not established by God. Paul puts it this way, “For by Him all things were created” (Col. 1:16)...  Read More
by Jason Gillespie
Theology Strengthens and Purifies the Church
August 17th, 2024
As believers, we strive for spiritual growth and maturity in our faith. One key element in achieving this maturity is studying theology....  Read More
by Jason Gillespie
The Parable of the Soils
August 15th, 2024
Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus often spoke in parables to convey profound truths to His followers. One of the most well-known is “The Parable of the Soils”...  Read More
by Jason Gillespie
Anti-Authoritarian Age, Part 3
May 7th, 2024
Self-autonomy and self-glorification pose a significant threat to all forms of authority, and believers are not immune to this self-autocratic outlook. But the New Testament Scriptures command believe...  Read More
by Jason Gillespie
Anti-Authoritarian Age, Part 2
April 12th, 2024
Many believers are becoming increasingly independent and autonomous in their spiritual lives, which can be attributed to the prevailing anti-authority culture....  Read More
by Jason Gillespie
Anti-Authoritarian Age, Part 1
March 19th, 2024
The clearest sign of human depravity is rebellion. The height of sin can be summed up in rebellion against God. This evil spirit of rebellion is easy to see within our culture, but it's not so easy to...  Read More
by Jason Gillespie