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Defending the Gospel Truth: Gnostics
Tomorrow’s my final exam so blogging helps me in remembering details of the lessons Ive been learning. Here is a lesson we had on “the defense of the gospel” During the early church stage, attacks of heresy and schism forced the Christians to defend the truth of the gospel. What is heresy and schism? Heresy…
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Quit Starving Yourself: John Wesley’s advice to Young Preachers
Here is John Wesley writing to John Trembath (August 17, 1760), a young minister who was a poor preacher: What has exceedingly hurt you in time past, nay, and I fear, to this day, is lack of reading. I scarce ever knew a preacher who read so little. And perhaps, by neglecting it, you have…
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How the Church Grew in the Early Days
During 30-100 A.D. the church grew in number and influence. What was the factor behind the growth? Edward Gibbons, a historian documented the growth of the church during the Apostolic Age and beyond in his work, ” The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.” Mr. Gibbons who is not a Christian…
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It’s Friday but Sunday’s Coming
The resurrection of Christ means that Sunday is on its way. Don’t be stuck on Friday, Sunday’s coming!!!
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Tech Church
Here is another great example of how you can use technology to create a BUZZ in your church and community