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What We Learn from Public Disavowals of Christianity

Randolph Jason

What We Learn from Public Disavowals of Christianity by: John Stonestreet  for Break Point Last week, following the high profile falling away from faith of Joshua Harris, former Hillsong singer and songwriter Marty Sampson posted this on Instagram: “Time for some real talk…I’m genuinely losing my faith…and it doesn’t bother me.” The next day he deleted this post and clarified that he hasn’t fully renounced Christianity, at least not yet. Still, he admitted, his faith was quite shaky. He then reiterated his doubts and said that “the majority of a typical…

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Are Churches Still a Place for Prayer or Have They Become an Arena for Amusement?

Randolph Jason

Are Churches Still a Place for Prayer or Have They Become an Arena for Amusement? by Andrea Morris for CBN News GNN Note – If you haven’t listen to the interview with Skillet’s front man, John Cooper, about the church, faith and entertainment you should, it is time well spent, especially if you are a believer. click here to listen ****** Some British churches have launched controversial new projects in an attempt to attract people and make cathedrals accessible to everyone. But one leading clergyman is calling it “blasphemous.” Norwich…

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More Pulse Survivors Who Abandoned Gay Lifestyle After Shooting Talk About Their Faith: ‘Thank You, Jesus’

Randolph Jason

More Pulse Survivors Who Abandoned Gay Lifestyle After Shooting Talk About Their Faith: ‘Thank You, Jesus’ By Tré Goins-Phillips for Faith-Wire Angel Colon and Luis Javier Ruiz probably shouldn’t have survived the 2016 massacre at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando. But they did, and the deadly shooting sparked radical transformation for both of them. Colon and Ruiz sat down recently with Christian blogger Julie Roys, who recorded a podcast with the two men. After realizing he had miraculously survived the June 16, 2016, killing, which left 49 people dead, Colon thanked God…

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THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT THAT ANTICIPATES THE FUTURE

Randolph Jason

THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT THAT ANTICIPATES THE FUTURE by Michael Horton for Core Christianity Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. (John 16:7) “It is to your advantage that I go away.” What a strange thing to say. Right at the verge of Jordan in this new covenant conquest, how does Christ’s leaving benefit the disciples—or you and…

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How to Thrive in a World of Competing Spectacles

Randolph Jason

How to Thrive in a World of Competing Spectacles by Collin Huber for The Gospel Coalition How do Christians thrive spiritually in a visually driven media culture? The irony of this question isn’t lost on me. As you begin reading this review, your attention is being sought after as you interact with the screen. Other outlets are competing to draw you in. You might be receiving dings, alerts, and notifications. And like it or not, you and I are shaped by the diet of our attention. We become whatever spectacle…

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What the Bible Actually Teaches About Small Groups

Randolph Jason

What the Bible Actually Teaches About Small Groups by RICK WARREN for Charisma News Do you know where you can see the greatest model of unlimited, spontaneous expansion of a local congregation? Just read the book of Acts! The church of Jerusalem gives us the greatest model ever on the explosive growth of the church. In fact, the church’s growth described in Acts is nothing short of a miracle. At the beginning of Acts 1, there are 120 believers. By the time we get to Acts 4, the number of…

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5 ACTIONS OF FAITHFUL EVANGELISTS

Randolph Jason

5 ACTIONS OF FAITHFUL EVANGELISTS by William Boekestein for Core Christianity As a Christian you want other people to get saved. You know that God uses means in the salvation of others and you want God to use you but you might not know how. Here are five actions of faithful evangelists. 1. Faithful Evangelists Prepare Believe the gospel yourself. Don’t promote a God who isn’t precious to you. Jesus has hard words for proselytizing hypocrites (Matt. 23:15). Missionaries are sincere Christians who help others know their Lord and their God (John…

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