Articles for tag: Simon Peter

August 10, 2011

Feed My Sheep

By Bill D. Hallsted The dream came again that night. It was always the same dream, with minor variations. In the dream, I was asked by some friends to care for their animals while they were gone. I don”t remember whether the dream even included why they were gone, or for how long. What was clear was my failure. The request, or my agreement, was not at all foreign to my experience. With my background in ranching, it was natural. I knew how to take care of animals. I was also the preacher. Who better to ask for a favor

May 31, 2011

Christian Standard

Salvation Theology & Bible

A Biblical Response to the Gospel

By Jim Tune Whenever someone is ready to begin a life of faith and discipleship, he or she rightly asks, “What must I do now?” While salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus, most believers in Christ would agree that something must be done. Many modern-day evangelists would encourage the new believer to “come forward” at an “altar call.” Others might encourage the spiritual seeker to say the “sinner”s prayer.” That prayer might go something like this: “Father, I am sorry for my sins and want to turn away from my sinful life. I believe your Son Jesus died

February 14, 2010

Christian Standard

Conferences & Gatherings Organizations & Events

NACC: The Rock & The Rabbi

By Phyllis Fox So, you want to hear about the Rabbi. Good. You”ll get your chance at the Thursday-evening session of the North American Christian Convention. I should warn you, though, it”s challenging to find the right words that will take you BEYOND your imaginations and BEYOND your previous theater experiences, because The Rock & The Rabbi is so much more. Beyond the synagogues and shorelines, beyond the church walls and workplaces””the Rabbi says, “Follow Me. I”ll make you fishers of men.” It all begins with a name-changing encounter and a miraculous catch of fish for Peter, the Rock, when

August 23, 2009

Bill Hallsted

Theology & Bible Baptism

Baptizing Grace

Bill Hallsted explains why baptism is rooted in God’s grace, not flawless wording or a legalistic formula, while still calling Christians to teach the biblical meaning of baptism faithfully.

April 16, 2006

Jim Dalrymple

Theology & Bible New Testament

Reclaiming Peter’s Radical Response to Jesus

Jim Dalrymple urges churches to recover the radical meaning of the Good Confession in Matthew 16. Peter’s declaration draws a line of loyalty and carries responsibilities that must be lived out, not merely repeated.