Does Jesus Teach We Are Not to Judge?
Perhaps the most quoted passage of the Bible is Jesus' admonition: "Judge not, that ye be not judged" (Matthew 7:1, KJV). It is also quite possibly the most misapplied passage in the Bible. Continue Reading
Standing Firm on Principle – Not Style
Many years ago, Thomas Jefferson offered these great words of wisdom: "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Though Jefferson was not an evangelical Continue Reading
Is Your Church Carnal or Godly? A Brief Commentary on I Corinthians 3:1-3
"And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, Continue Reading
North Carolina Pastor’s Anti-Gay Rant is a Sad Example of Hate
My readers know that I've taken a strong position against same-sex marriage. But I also want it known that I deplore the kind of hateful gay-bashing that was heard recently from the pulpit of a North Continue Reading
Al Mohler Interviews Former President Jimmy Carter on the Bible, Hell, Jesus, Homosexuality, and More
Recently, Southern Baptist theologian Al Mohler had the privilege to discuss theology with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Mohler is a prolific writer, popular radio broadcaster, and the head of Continue Reading
Understanding the Theology of Rick Warren
Rick Warren is one of the very best known pastors in the United States of America today, so much so that he's been called "America's Pastor." His book The Purpose-Driven Life is one of the leading Continue Reading
Six Things Pastors Love to Hear From Church Members
When it comes to a post like this, I wish I were NOT a pastor, so that I could post it without any apprehension that it will be dismissed as self-serving. I'm going to have to take that risk, though, Continue Reading
Pastoral Leadership vs Pastoral Care: What Does the Bible Say About Pastoral Ministry and the Role of a Pastor?
When you think of a "pastor," what do you see in your mind? Do you visualize someone visiting the sick and the shut-in, comforting those in grief, and responding to peoples' complaints and concerns? Continue Reading
What Most Congregations Want From Their Pastor and Church — And Why It’s Not Biblical!
As an occupation group, pastors have alarmingly high rates of depression, obesity, anxiety-related health problems, divorce, and loneliness. And church congregations must accept the lion's share of Continue Reading
What is the Biblical Role of a Pastor?
What is the biblical role of a pastor? What does the Bible say about pastors? Few offices in the church have stirred as much controversy or confusion as that of pastor. Some denominations claim that Continue Reading