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Charles Colson, Jerry Falwell, and Jim Wallis represent three widely divergent views concerning the Christian as citizen. Each interacted at length with Christianity Today Institute participants, clarifying their views through a question/answer session. This post is adapted from an article originally published in Christianity Today on April 19, 1985. A view from the evangelical center
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To understand where John Chrysostom was coming from in his preaching, we have to consider what his intellectual background was and what he was trying to communicate to his congregations in his sermons. All forms of literature are products of their time, and it is only if they can speak not only to the original
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Asian North American (ANA) preachers read and interpret Scripture with a unique lens. We need a contextual hermeneutic of our own that will inform our homiletic. But first, you may be wondering if there is a universal approach for interpreting Scripture. Do ANA pastors really interpret Scripture all that differently from members of other cultures?
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Christ and calamity go together. As Jesus said: “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart, for I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). When calamity strikes, you need Jesus. God’s word and prayer are the means by which he sanctifies all things—even tribulation and distress. In the dark valleys of life you
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28 August 1997 Dear Dad, I promised I would write to you when we said good-bye at the airport, so here goes. None of us knows how many days we have upon this earth, but with your illness it makes each visit harder to part. I will never forget the blessing you gave me as we
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Evangelicalism needs the wisdom and experience of African American Christians. Seeking out theological dialogue partners of different races and ethnic backgrounds is a challenge, but it’s necessary work. Too often voices from these diverse contexts are suppressed or excluded in favor of voices from the dominant culture. With these voices speaking loudly, a full picture
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The powers of darkness have captured the attention of millions of people, Christian or not, for millennia. If contemporary popular culture is any indication, this fascination has hardly abated. Unfortunately, a considerable amount of misunderstanding and outright misinformation has accrued to the discussion, even within the church. In my experience, much of what Christians think
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Before they call I will answer;while they are yet speakingI will hear. Isaiah 65:24 Have you noticed that in the Bible’s hymnbook, the Psalms, roughly a third are songs of lament? You may know some of them by heart: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Psalm 22). “Oh God, why do you
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Understanding the different cultural, historical, and socio-economic contexts in which Christians live and God acts is critical to developing a full understanding of God and his Kingdom. Too often voices from these diverse contexts are suppressed or excluded in favor of voices from the dominant culture. But God is not limited by context. He is
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The Care of Souls invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly habits and practical wisdom needed to minister to the hearts and souls of those committed to their care. In this interview with author Harold Senkbeil, we discuss his decades of pastoral experience, what it was like to win three book of the
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