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09 Sep

Sola Scriptura: An Antidote to Schism

September 23, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from The Scandal of Schism, a new book available now for preorder. Learn more ≫I was a schismatic during my early years in pastoral ministry. That wasn’t my goal, mind you. I loved Christ,...

03 Sep

Announcements, Perspective

Introducing The Scandal of Schism

September 3, 2024
By Chris Anderson

The Scandal of Schism is a new book by Chris Anderson, available now for preorder. Learn more >>“But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.” (Galatians 5:15)The Bible commands Christians...

01 Jul

Devotional Thoughts

Separation, Cooperation, and Schism

July 1, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations for the Church (Day 14).“We ought to support people like these.” (3 John 8)Christian separation is essential. And sometimes sinful. The same can be said of Christian cooperation. It’s both a...

27 May

Devotional Thoughts, Guest Post

Am I Gifted for Ministry?

May 27, 2024
By Guest Author

This excerpt by Dave Doran comes from Gospel Meditations for the Church (Day 15: “Gifts for His Glory”).“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one...

10 Jan

Announcements, Devotional Thoughts

Jesus, My Shepherd—and Ours

August 1, 2024
By Chris Anderson

“Jehovah is my Shepherd,” David says in Psalm 23:1. Not a Shepherd or even the Shepherd, but my Shepherd. I love that. What an encouraging concept to consider at the beginning of a new year. It reminds me...

02 Jun

Perspective

Why Biblical Hymns Are So Important

June 2, 2022
By Chris Anderson

The following transcript is an excerpt from a recent sermon by Chris Anderson called “Theology That Sticks.” You can listen to the entire sermon here. Chris’ new book by the same title is available here.

20 Apr

Announcements

Introducing: Theology That Sticks

April 20, 2022
By Paul Keew

"Why don't we sing less and get on with the good stuff?" "Why are we singing so many new songs?" "Why in the world are we singing this?!" In his new book Theology That Sticks,...

01 Oct

Perspective

Brick by Brick: The Lasting Benefits of Expository Preaching

October 1, 2020
By Chris Anderson

I recently read an excerpt from Paul Wolfe’s My God Is True! which provides an encouraging reminder of the importance and power of patient, long-term faithfulness in preaching the Word. Wolfe encourages preachers not to seek to “wow”...

05 Jun

Perspective

Grace > Race

June 5, 2020
By Chris Anderson

As if our country weren't facing enough challenges with COVID-19 and the economic downturn it caused, racial tensions have again erupted. I say "again," because they never completely disappear, and perhaps they won't on this side of heaven;...

29 May

Devotional Thoughts

The Virtue of Gentleness

May 29, 2020
By Chris Anderson

This reading by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations for Fathers (Day 16), but it's fitting for all Christians—perhaps especially church leaders—as we try to emerge from quarantine with our varied opinions, consciences, and fears.

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