"Go and make disciples"is Jesus' great command for us. But what is the best way to make disciples? EVANGELISM This process begins with evangelism. Pray for and purposely look for evangelistic opportunities with seekers. Teach them about Jesus. Teach them about salvation. Teach them about the church. UTILIZATION After their conversion the disciples need to … Continue reading On Making Disciples for Church Leaders
Fake News? vs. Honesty and Integrity
"Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight" (Proverbs 12:22). "Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices" (Colossians 3:9). " What is the real news? What is fake news? When trusted newsman Bryan Williams was caught … Continue reading Fake News? vs. Honesty and Integrity
Constitutional & Biblical Interpretation
How should our Constitution be interpreted? The Pew Research Center found that "About half of the public (49%) say the decisions of the Supreme Court should be based on its understanding of what the Constitution “means in current times,” while roughly as many (46%) say decisions should be based on what the Constitution “meant as … Continue reading Constitutional & Biblical Interpretation
How to Be a Real Man
"But we do see Jesus--made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God's grace he might taste death for everyone--crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death" (Hebrews 2:9). Jesus is fully divine. We know more about the nature of God because we see Jesus. We also can know what … Continue reading How to Be a Real Man
Concursus Divinus
“God stands above all human choices and works through human freedom to bring about His own providential goals.”[1] “Theology is mystery.” Of all the great theological mysteries, none is quite so puzzling as the way in which God works with and through mankind. Perhaps the debate is caused by two groups (with noted variations of … Continue reading Concursus Divinus
Our Need to Be Justified
Why do we need to be justified by faith and not by works (Ephesians 2:8)? “It is as though God had committed to our trust a perfect crystal vase, and had said, ‘if you keep that whole, and present it to me, you shall have a reward.’ But we have cracked it, chipped it; ah! … Continue reading Our Need to Be Justified
Being Light
God said, "Let there be light" (Genesis 1:3). As soon as God made the decree, light began. Physical light isn't as important as spiritual light. Light is used to describe spiritual truth as opposed to darkness which describes spiritual rebellion and heresy. Jesus himself is the light of men (John 1:4). That spiritual light shone … Continue reading Being Light
Encouraging Teamwork
"And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him--a threefold cord is not quickly broken" (Ecclesiastes 4:12). Jesus called his apostles and sent them out in groups to do God's work. The disciples were often sent out in pairs so that they would be encouraged and helped by one … Continue reading Encouraging Teamwork
Was It Really that Big?
In all great fishing stories, the fish has to get better every time the story is told. After a few repeats the fish becomes unbelievably big. As we look back to the accurate events recorded in the book of Jonah, we have to ask ourselves if it can really be true. The first fact we … Continue reading Was It Really that Big?
Encouragement
Encouragement. We all need encouragement. Hopefully, we like to encourage others. That mutual encouragement is part of what God designed the worship service to accomplish. Look at the exhortation in Hebrews 10:24-25, "let us consider one another to provoke one another unto love and good works; not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the … Continue reading Encouragement
Donnie's Dogmatics 