Perseverance of the Saints
Perseverance of the Saints cannot be reduced to once saved, always saved. That phrase does not tell the whole Story of the biblical doctrine.
Perseverance of the Saints cannot be reduced to once saved, always saved. That phrase does not tell the whole Story of the biblical doctrine.
When times are easy, suffering can surprise us and mess with our minds so profoundly that we forget who we are in Christ.
In America, churches serve as polling places, presidents lead prayer breakfasts, legislative business opens with a chaplains prayer, chief magistrates enter the courtroom to the refrain, God save the United States and this Honorable Court.
So, how is your Memorial Day shaping up? Heading to the pool or the beach? Having friends over for a barbecue? Or maybe catching that sale at the car dealership?
Hill is in the process of raising funds to share the production with other churches. She also recently finished an album of hymns she has adapted for children. “I’m passionate about kids understanding how they fit in the ‘big C’ church continuum throughout history,” she said.
Our challenge as people of faith is not just to believe in miracles, but to look for them and to point them out to the miraculous world around us.
In the midst of the grind Christ proclaims, “Behold, I am making all things new.”
Since 1996, Embers to a Flame conferences have helped shepherd dozens of churches through the revitalization process each year, including churches overseas and in multiple denominations.
On March 5, 2017, Dr. David C. Jones passed away after a battle with cancer. Jones was professor emeritus of systematic theology and ethics at Covenant Theological Seminary and active in the denomination. According to a statement issued by Covenant Seminary, a burial service will be held for Jones at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March…
“I will move into teaching and mentoring leaders for urban ministry. This role is crucial going forward because the greatest shortage and need is leaders, not just money.”