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The New Testament does not present a direct command to plant churches. However, the upshot of the entire narrative, in conjunction with didactic literature therein, points to the priority of …
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Part of the burden of Luke’s gospel account and the book of Acts—which together form a two-part work—is to demonstrate the historical and religious legitimacy of the burgeoning Christian movement. …
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For better or for worse, our missionary methodology rests, in part, on how we perceive the book of Acts. No other book of the New Testament presents such a detailed …
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A strong connection exists between faithfulness to the Lord and knowing the redemptive story of which one is a part. This is consistent theme throughout the Scriptures, and it surfaces …
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The work of carrying the gospel to the lost, making and maturing disciples, and nurturing the growth of new churches requires far more than what pastors and other full-time ministry …
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The New Testament should not just inform our motivations for missions, but also our methodology for missions. Yet, a lot of missionary work is undertaken by practitioners who—though motivated by …
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No force or law of nature can stand between God and his redemptive purposes. E. M. Bounds explains how this reality should drive us to prayer. He contends, “All natural …
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As social media and large conferences have become part of the fabric of the evangelical sub-culture, ministry can easily devolve into a means of making a name for oneself. Potential …
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On several occasions the Apostle Paul and his team moved on from certain places when persecution arose. However, what about the threat of persecution? On occasions when hostile parties merely …
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Global cities today present many challenges to the task of disciple making and church planting. How can we effectively reach urban contexts that feature people from many varied cultural backgrounds, …
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Christians and churches that rely on borrowed theological convictions are unlikely to withstand the pressures of their environments. An urgent need throughout the world is for local believers and church …
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When we think of helping others, we often think of various relief ministries and the provision of resources to meet the needs of others. Such activities should certainly be part …
