INTRODUCTION It is wonderfully serendipitous (providential) that in the year that Herman Bavinck died John Stott was born. Both are colossal figures whose gift has still to be fully received and who remain as relevant as ever. Both were brilliant academics, both spent time in the pastorate, but whereas Stott elected to stay in the …
Clarence Jordan founded Koinonia Farm, an agrarian Christian community, in 1942 near Americus, Georgia. For decades, its members suffered threats, boycotts, shootings, fire bombs, church expulsion, and other harassment from those who disapproved of the farm’s tolerant, multi-racial character. The “Koinonians,” however, were determined to live out the counter-cultural teachings of Jesus, and the group …
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The Lord’s Supper is known by many names: the Eucharist, Holy Communion, the Mass, the Sacrament of the Altar, etc. Regardless of what one calls it, this rite has been and continues to be for many the central act of Christian worship. It has also been one of the most controversial topics in the history …
Editor’s note: This post is part of a series featuring outstanding excerpts from student papers at the BibleMesh Institute, which offers affordable online training for local churches, schools, and ministries. The author’s name has been withheld for privacy and security purposes. C. S. Lewis needs no introduction. But The Screwtape Letters may. Far from being …
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates reproof is stupid. 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. Proverbs 12:1, 15 (ESV) Christian life testimonies often include a word of thanks for a demanding parent, coach, or teacher. Because these mentors would not stand for shabby …
Editor’s note: This post is part of a series featuring outstanding excerpts from student papers at the BibleMesh Institute, which offers affordable online training for local churches, schools, and ministries. The author’s name has been withheld for privacy and security purposes. She is preparing to serve as a missionary overseas. Possibly the most natural way …