Independent and Ruined I have seen the American flag in some awesome places. Surrounding the Washington monument, flapping in the breeze, on the back of a fire engine following 9/11. I have seen it draped across the coffin of members of my family. I am a patriotic American who has participated in and partaken of the American spirit… Read More
A Neo-orthodox Theology Applied: An Analysis of the Hermeneutics of Christian A. Schwarz’s Natural Church Development Christian Schwarz is the head of the institute for Natural Church Development (NCD) in Germany.1 Schwarz, and an increasing numbers of denominational leaders, church growth practitioners and ministers, believe that he has devised a system that measures the relative health of churches. He claims this system grew out of a research study of one thousand… Read More
The Theology of Emil Brunner Introduction Emil Brunner was a man of deep conviction with a personal passion for his Lord Jesus Christ. His hair was white, and his manner animated when in 1946 he visited Southern Seminary. With perfect English and a British accent he answered questions from students while pacing the platform and sipping water, as he put… Read More
The Puritans’ Contribution to Contemporary Evangelism Puritanism, as a Protestant religious movement, has effected and continues to affect evangelical epistemology and practice positively and negatively in many profound ways. Todays evangelicals would also profit greatly by accepting Puritan influences in other aspects of their faith and action. Puritanism has positively influenced evangelical views of soteriology, biblical authority, scriptural exegesis, pastoral care,… Read More
The Mission Strategy of the Cell Church Introduction Imagine walking into the office of a local church and being greeted by a team of Christians who have one obvious and overwhelming goal, to win their nation to Christ. The strategy for achieving their goal is plainly stated and centrally posted for all to see. So many Christians have been steeped in the… Read More