James 3:1 tells us, “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.” Teaching in the church is not open to the masses. Only those who have a clear calling from God should venture down this path. James’ reasoning is simple – one day when we stand before God to give an … Continue reading A Warning For Teachers
R.C. Sproul has said (among others) “If there is any dimension of the life and work of Christ that is neglected in the church today, it’s His ascension.” Evangelicals, for the most part, do a good job of emphasizing the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. We often fail to see, however, the importance of the ascension. The ascension is Christ’s return to heaven after the … Continue reading The Importance of Christ’s Ascension
I just read a wonderful little book called Power Through Prayer by E.M. Bounds. The importance of prayer cannot be overstated for the Christian and Bounds makes an appeal to this end. I thought I would include a little section from the first chapter just to give you a taste for the book. We are constantly on a stretch, if not on a strain, to … Continue reading E.M. Bounds on Men of Prayer
Shepherd the Flock 