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God’s Guidelines for the “Gray Areas” of Life: Wise Decision-Making in a Wicked World, Part 3

Aug 14th, 2008 by Daniel Akin

Ethical and moral decision-making presents a great challenge for devoted followers of Jesus in the 21st century context. In 1 Corinthians Paul provides helpful guidelines for navigating what could be called “the gray areas” of the Christian life.
These biblical principles are true anywhere, anytime and under any circumstances. They are extremely helpful in leading us to be wise decision-makers as we live out a gospel-centered ethic.

3). Will this action encourage my brother or sister in Christ?
Therefore, if food … [Read More]

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Identification with the Gospel: Believer’s Baptism by Immersion

Aug 12th, 2008 by Nathan Finn

This is the fourth article in a series that explores the relationship between the gospel and Baptist identity. I have previously argued that the foundational conviction of Baptist Christians is a commitment to regenerate church membership. Baptists believe that a local church is a voluntary community of individuals who have embraced the gospel and covenanted to walk together in pursuit of common gospel ends. Though most Baptists embrace the concept of the universal church, we … [Read More]

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God’s Guidelines for the “Gray Areas” of Life: Wise Decision–Making in a Wicked World, Part 2

Aug 11th, 2008 by Daniel Akin

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A Theologically-Driven Missiology (Pt. 10: End Times)

Aug 9th, 2008 by Bruce Ashford

A Theologically-Driven Missiology (Pt. 10: End Times)
Note: This series of posts deals with the relationship between doctrine and practice in general, and between theology and missiology in particular. It argues that sound theology should provide the starting point, trajectory, and parameters for missiological practice. It seeks a “theologically-driven” missiology both for the United States and international contexts.
Eschatology, as much as any other doctrine, undergirds the theory and practice of mission. As Russ Moore points out … [Read More]

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Contours of a Great Commission Resurgence, Part 5: What is the Gospel? The Full Orchestra Rendition

Aug 7th, 2008 by Ken Keathley

Think of your salvation testimony as a melody being played on a quiet instrument—a clarinet or oboe, perhaps. You play the tune for the Lord and to anyone and everyone who will listen. Now imagine that one day, while engrossed in the joy of playing your simple song, you are joined by an enormous, massive orchestra. And not just an orchestra of dozens or even hundreds, but thousands and tens of thousands—and a choir that … [Read More]

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God’s Guidelines for the “Gray Areas” of Life: Wise Decision–Making in a Wicked World, Part 1

Aug 7th, 2008 by Daniel Akin

Ethical and moral decision-making in the 21st century is confronted with many new and diverse challenges, and a radically biblical perspective is demanded. A genuinely Christian mindset is required. What is needed is what Don Carson calls a “world Christian.” What does he mean by that? Four things:

Their allegiance to Jesus Christ and his kingdom is self-consciously set above all national, cultural, linguistic, and racial allegiances.
Their commitment to the church, Jesus’ messianic community, is to … [Read More]

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A Theologically-Driven Missiology (Pt. 9: Church & Missiological Issues)

Aug 2nd, 2008 by Bruce Ashford

A Theologically-Driven Missiology (Pt. 9: Church & Missiological Issues)
Note: This series of posts deals with the relationship between doctrine and practice in general, and between theology and missiology in particular. It argues that sound theology should provide the starting point, trajectory, and parameters for missiological practice. It seeks a “theologically-driven” missiology both for the United States and international contexts.
In the previous post, we gave a summary of the basic tenets of ecclesiology for the purpose … [Read More]

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Wisdom from Mars Hill: Presenting the Unchanging Christ to an Ever-changing Culture

Aug 1st, 2008 by Daniel Akin

The 21st century presents certain challenges for those who want to present a clear and faithful witness for Jesus. Things are not what they used to be. Modernity was characterized by a belief that Truth existed and that we could discover it. Postmodernism on the other hand is convinced (at least tentatively!) that truths (small “t” with an “s”) are socially or personally constructed and therefore subjective, relative and changing. There is no great story, … [Read More]

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