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The CBF slides down an innevitable path

For those of you unschooled in Southern Baptist denominational life, the CBF (Cooperative Baptist Fellowship) is an offshoot of the SBC made up primarily of moderates and liberals who who disdain the conservative resurgence that took place in the SBC…

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Christian Kitsch

This story illustrates well what happens when Christians build a subculture rather than living as resident aliens within the culture.

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Gospel-Centered Theology

Check out this excellent article by David Fairchild at Kaleo Church. Fairchild clearly outlines how the Gospel not only shapes biblical theology but also creates the rationale behind mission.

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Focus on Christ, not Spirituality

“From the New Testament’s point of view, those who have almost forgotten about their own spirituality because their focus is so exclusively on their union with Jesus Christ and what He has accomplished are those who are growing and exhibiting…

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The Two Words in the Bible

It has been said that the two words in the Bible are “law” and “gospel.” The point is that everything in Scripture can ultimately be placed either in the category of law or gospel. Law is anything that God requires.…

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WDJD? (what did Jesus do?)

“Be sure, moreover, that you do not make Christ into a Moses, as if Christ did nothing more than teach and provide examples as the other saints do, as if the gospel were simply a textbook of teachings or laws.…