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Continue reading →: Definition and Focus of Small Groups
Small groups are playing a major role in the advancement of the gospel and the spiritual formation of believers. Relationships are key in this process and are extremely difficult to form during weekly services, making small groups the ideal venue for discipleship and ministry efforts. Groups can vary in size,…
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Continue reading →: Christology, Person and Work of Christ, & Atonement
The doctrine of salvation and the study of exactly how Christ’s death secures the salvation of those who believe remains a highly debated topic amongst theologians. Ultimately, one’s view of Christology and biblical understanding of Soteriology sets Christianity apart from any other religion, in that Christianity is the only religion…
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Continue reading →: The Local Church
In 197 AD, Tertullian coined the phrase, “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” Immense persecution faced the early church, but despite these severe conditions, the church thrived and actually grew. As Russ Barksdale illustrates, “When Jesus left this world and He ascended into heaven, He…
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Continue reading →: Why Small Groups are Necessary
Developing small group ministry in the local church is vital to both growth and discipleship, on the part of the believer, and the church as a whole. According to Rod Dempsey, “Leaders are grown in small groups, most successful churches have an emphasis on small groups, and small groups are…
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Continue reading →: Why Churches Need Small Groups
Developing small group ministry in the church is important to both growth and discipleship, on the part of the believer, and the church as a whole. According to Rod Dempsey, “Leaders are grown in small groups, most successful churches have an emphasis on small groups, and small groups are a…
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Continue reading →: Contemporary Issues in the Christological Methods
Millard Erickson emphasizes, in the history of the church, the most heated debate in Christology has been over the person and work of Jesus Christ. Erickson then presents several views pertaining to the “quest of historical Jesus,” and “Christology from above and below” illustrating how, “Some theologians have researched the…
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Continue reading →: Doctrine of Sin: Where Did it Come From & Why Does it Exist?
Sin, in its very essence, is contradictory to the nature of God, creating separation in the intimacy between God and man; however, it is allowed and even used by God in the provision of man’s free will, but is ultimately conquered by God’s grace, in the ultimate redemptive plan, through…
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Continue reading →: Charles Spurgeon’s Ministry and Role in the “Down Grade” Controversy
Throughout the history of the church, God has called and equipped individuals to stand opposed to apostasy and indifference, which attempts to cause moral and doctrinal decay. During the late nineteenth century, such an occasion arose as many so-called English Baptist pastors became so infatuated with worldly pursuits that many…
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Continue reading →: A Comprehensive Analysis and Plan to Stop Children From Leaving the Faith
Since the beginning of creation, God instituted the family as the primary place for parents to model, teach, and train children of His love, His nature, and His character. It is in this environment, a child should first experience the love of his or her earthly father, to gain but…
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Continue reading →: Doctrine, Theology, and Religion
It should be no surprise with the multiplicity of world religions and various denominations within each that even defining the word doctrine has proven to be problematic. Millard Erickson asserts, “Doctrines consist of genuine knowledge about God, and that religion involves the whole person: intellect, emotions, and will. This view…
Life-Giving Words of Hope & Encouragement
Hello,
I’m Chaplain Jeff Davis
With God, all things are possible. I write to offer hope and encouragement to anyone walking through the in-between seasons of life. My prayer is that as you read these words—and see your own story reflected in them—you’ll be strengthened, reminded you’re not alone, and drawn closer to the One who makes all things new.
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120 Days of Hope – https://a.co/d/i66TtrZ,
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The Unseen Realm in Plain Sight – https://a.co/d/fp34UOa
From Rooster to the Rock – https://a.co/d/flZ4LnX
Called By A New Name – https://a.co/d/0JiKFnw
Psalms For the Hard Seasons – https://a.co/d/76SZEkY
A Map Through the Night – https://a.co/d/d8U2cA4
Comfortable Captivity – https://a.co/d/0j8ByKJa
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