Missions
God has sent his church on mission. Where to go is clear (Matt. 28:19). What to do when we arrive is sometimes muddied by unbiblical ideas.
The Great Commission, then, is for fearful, doubting, weak, disbelieving disciples, who need to be reminded of Jesus’s power and authority.
Our corporate unity in Christ is not just an implication of conversion; it’s part of the very thing. Being reconciled to God’s people is distinct from but inseparable from being reconciled to God.
Seeing preaching as a science helps us understand that there are tools we can apply to do the work better. Seeing it as an art reminds us that the work requires us to pay attention to the beauty of Bible proclamation.
Godly grief leads to mourning over sin, not simply its consequences.
It’s difficult to discern whether someone has been converted if you’re hazy on what conversion is.
When we appeal to people’s carnal desires, we should not be surprised when our “converts” are more in love with the world than with our Savior.
God has sent his church on mission. Where to go is clear (Matt. 28:19). What to do when we arrive is sometimes muddied by unbiblical ideas.