New Testament

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I recently did some writing on controversies in the book of Acts. Halfway through the book, the reader comes across the Jerusalem Council–a gathering born out of gospel advancement. One of the fascinating matters about this gathering is related to James’ argument. After hearing about the conversion of the Gentiles, […]

Amos and the Great Commission

 in Books / Church Planting / Discipleship / Evangelism / History / International Missions / missiology / North American Missions / Theology  tagged Acts 15 / Amos 9 / Christopher Wright / Great Commission / James / Jerusalem Council / New Testament / Old Testament / The Mission of God's People by
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“Church planting and church revitalization are really similar,” he said. “No. They are not,” I replied. The gravity of the New Testament paradigm reveals that churches are birthed from the harvest (Acts 13-14), not started with a pastor and long-term Kingdom citizens. This does not mean the latter is wrong; […]

Church Planting or Church Revitalization?

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