Thursday, September 22, 2011

“Contextualization” and the Corruption of the Church

“Contextualization” and the Corruption of the Church: Many professing Christians appear to care far more about the world’s opinion than about God’s. Churches are so engrossed in trying to please non-Christians that many have forgotten their first duty is to please God (2 Cor. 5:9)

On The Box: The Practical and Ideological Effects of Skepticism and Atheism

On The Box: The Practical and Ideological Effects of Skepticism and Atheism: "The practical and ideological effects of skepticism are as potent as those of heartfelt devotion--only in the opposite direction

“Contextualization” and the Corruption of the Church

“Contextualization” and the Corruption of the Church: "It should be clear that modern church marketers cannot look to the apostle Paul for approval of their methodology or claim him as the father of their philosophy. Although he ministered to the vilest pagans throughout the Roman world, Paul never adapted the church to secular society’s tastes."

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Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog

Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "Much of what we do in life has its foundation in trust. We trust our dentist when he drills, our taxi driver when he drives, our pilots when they fly us. We trust our history books, our teachers, and some still even trust politicians. Marriage is a trust relationship"

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In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley - In Touch - Dec. 22, 2010 - Christian Devotional

In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley - In Touch - Dec. 22, 2010 - Christian Devotional: "We do not have a Savior who's isolated in heaven with no idea what it feels like to have human struggles. No, our Lord left the glories of heaven behind and added humanity to His deity. He temporarily gave up the use of some of His attributes, applying them only as the Father directed Him."

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