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Persecution? What Persecution?
Preparing for a sermon on Matthew 5:9-12 and came across the following quote by A.W. Pink, a pastor and theologian from the last century. It’s helpful to remember that despite the fact that we’re called to be peacemakers, more often the Bible tells us we’ll face adversity and persecution. What does the lack of persecution [...]
Spirit Quickening
Hey guys. I came across this quote today by A.W. Pink, one of the great preachers and theologians of the 20th century. For those of you who were not able to make last week, we talked about the importance of being “poor in spirit.” Surely this quote is a great example of why we need [...]
How Will We Escape If We Neglect So Great A Salvation?
Hebrews 2:1-4 For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty, how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After [...]
How Much Do We Pay For Peace?
This week at Thrive we’ll be talking about the Role of Elders in opposing false teachers. Throughout my lifetime I’ve heard the term “false teachers” used to refer to those outside the church, but rarely within it. In contrast, Scripture tends to use it more often for those who are supposedly within the Body of [...]
What Is The Biggest Problem In The Church Today?
The following is a brief paragraph by Kevin DeYoung, a gifted pastor and theologian. I thought it was particularly poignant in light of our upcoming message on Sunday, where we’ll discuss the role of Elders in refuting bad/errant theology. “What is the biggest problem in the church: people can’t stand us or we can’t [...]