7 February, 2025

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News Briefs for Jan. 24

News Briefs for Jan. 24

Reading Time: 2 minutes

A book by RENEW.org scholar Matthew Bates was selected as the top title in the Popular Theology category of Christianity Today’s 2024 Book Awards. . . . Also a brief about a tragic auto accident in Illinois and a preview of the National Preaching Summit March 11-12 in Indianapolis. . . .

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The Costs of Discipleship and Non-Discipleship

The Costs of Discipleship and Non-Discipleship

Reading Time: 8 minutes

Dallas Willard and Dietrich Bonhoeffer both thought it was important to describe “the cost of discipleship” and “the cost of non-discipleship.” The former is the more famous phrase. But it’s often misunderstood. And the latter is rarely considered—at least directly. What can Bonhoeffer and Willard teach us about these concepts? . . .

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Jan. 28 Lesson | I AM the Vine

Jan. 28 Lesson | I AM the Vine

Reading Time: 4 minutes

As Jesus continued his Upper Room Discourse in John 15, he moved beyond metaphor by claiming to be the true vine of Israel. Then he connected the dots between the vine and himself, the gardener and his Father, and the branches and the disciples. . . .

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News Briefs for Jan. 17

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During 2023, NewThing was “able to start and sustain 1,059 church planting networks and helped plant 22,663 new churches!” according to the organization’s annual report. . . . Also briefs about the Mid-Winter Rally for missionaries and Christians in Europe, the upcoming Preaching-Teaching Convention at Ozark Christian College, and more.

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