An over-realized eschatology will inevitibly yield triumphalistic visions of the Christian life, as we see in many forms. It is command without promise. It will almost always tend toward some program of works-righteousness, climbing a ladder of some sort into God's holy place through techniques, spiritual disciplines, and other humanly devised rituals. The under-realized eschatology tends toward antinomianism. Fearful of any extraordinary claims to Christian growth in this life, it is actually a pious way of covering one's own refusal to live in the light of what Christ has accomplished.
The Christian’s greatest hope is to see God face to face. Yet when we are overcome with guilt, our first impulse is often to hide from Him.
Watch today as @RCSproul looks at this conflict within us. https://t.co/Ul478gFqvc
In His incarnation, Jesus is truly God and truly man.
Today, watch as @RCSproul examines the relationship between the two natures of Christ and explains how this informs our understanding of the Lord’s Supper. https://t.co/x7WGhQnlxS
On Leadership and Jesus Washing Feet: “Jesus served their most menial needs because of who he is…. In God’s economy this is the most logical movement. This is what leaders do. Especially those with great power and authority. This is what defines a leader.” - John Johnson
“Don’t get me wrong. The Bible does expect competency from Christian leaders. It’s just that throughout Scripture, character is always emphasized over competency. In fact, God uses the seemingly incompetent to confound the competent leaders of the world.” - Juan Sanchez
Planting a church isn't the mission but the natural result of bearing fruit from the mission. This shift in mindset for church networks and denominations will free up church planters to focus on evangelism rather than gathering a crowd.
“An awareness of our own limitations will not only force us to take a more humble stance ourselves but also compel us to grant grace to our fellow human beings.” — @historybuff50 https://t.co/Dzljv11PYo
The most exciting and scariest time for any pastor is their first church. One ministry veteran shares what every new pastor needs to know. https://t.co/e0MeTYSPAX
Rookie quarterbacks have a quarterbacks coach.
Medical residents have senior doctors showing them the ropes.
What if every young pastor had a mentor 20 years older, all in, un-shock-able, rooting for this young man and rejoicing over him as he stumbles forward into maturity?