Articles for tag: 1 Peter 3:2

May 1, 2020

10 Foundation Stones of the Church—No. 1: Baptism

By Jerry Harris An American cultural phenomenon hit late in 2019. Kanye West released a gospel album and simultaneously declared he was dedicating himself to spreading the gospel message. The album, Jesus Is King, debuted at No. 1 and in its first week was streamed more than 200 million times and sold 109,000 copies! People were immediately skeptical, both of the music and the artist. There was no shortage of judgment upon West from the Christian community. The album includes some incredible worship songs, but one stood out, particularly because it addresses a disturbing trend within the church that leaders

October 12, 2008

Christian Standard

Mission & Evangelism

The Ultimate Purpose in Evangelism Is Not Church Growth

By David Bycroft Smitty was arrogant, opinionated, selfish, and a regular at the local coffee shop. Three mornings a week, I would go there before my morning jog. I had known Smitty for years, but he recently had moved a block from our church building. His house was across the street from where we parked our church buses. One morning, in front of the six or seven guys gathered for the morning coffee ritual, Smitty blurted out, “Preacher, I want you to move your buses because I can”t see the highway from my front porch.” I returned with a challenge.

April 8, 2007

Christian Standard

Doctrinal Issues & Debates Theology & Bible

What”s the Debate About?

By Mark Atteberry All Christians agree that Jesus is the only way to salvation. However, there has been much debate about the proper way to accept Christ. For many people, it”s just a matter of believing. Others would say that faith needs to be accompanied by the sinner”s prayer in order to be acknowledged and accepted by God. I must confess that I don”t feel comfortable with either of these notions. For one thing, a person can believe in God and not be obedient to him on any level. This is the point James was making when he said, “Do