Josh McDowell Tells His Story
Josh McDowell, the celebrated Christian apologist and author of many landmark books on apologetics, is one of my biggest heroes. Not only is he intelligent and able to defend the faith so well but he is a genuinely warm and caring person. It’s hard not be infected by his passion for the Lord and for the Truth!
Back when I was handling youth groups at a local university, McDowell’s work would constantly challenge me as a Christian and invigorate my ministry and stand for the Truth. This was especially helpful in a largely humanistic environment where professors would routinely dismiss the Bible and confuse students – many of them struggling Christians – with their human wisdom.
McDowell’s work is fascinating, scholarly, but never cold. If you’re an atheist who is convinced that God doesn’t exist and the Bible is bogus, or a Christian who seeks to ground himself further in the faith, I urge you to get your hands on “New Evidence that Demands a Verdict”, McDowell’s astounding academic and historic appraisal of the Scriptures, Jesus Christ, the resurrection, and the Christian faith.
The following is Josh’s personal testimony – how, at a young age, he became angry with his father and with God and then how, after he entered college, he met some Christians who challenged his atheist worldview. Josh tells of how he set out to refute Christianity but instead encountered overwhelming evidence in favor of the Bible’s authenticity, Christ’s claim to deity, and the resurrection of Jesus – all of which led to his salvation and transformation.
It’s a wonderful story with a powerful conclusion. Enjoy.
Hip and Miss
There was a time when all I could do during a worship service was roll my eyes.
Pulsating music?
Check.
Strobing lights?
Check.
Vivid stage design?
Check.
Props, dance numbers, emotional videos?
Check, check, check.
And the preaching?
Well, I’d say it was all very hip and miss. While the pastors managed to touch on sin, hell, grace, and divine mercy, all too often they relied on props, videos, slideshow presentations, jokes, pop culture-referencing sermon titles, and pure emotionalism to get people moved.
That and anecdotes.
LOTS of anecdotes.
It wouldn’t surprise me if the members know more about the head pastor than they do about Christ.
Anyway, so it went. Every Sunday I’d sit in my seat, watch the pastor mount the stage, and wonder to myself, What’s it gonna be this time? What new gimmick is the pastor going to call on to make this sermon more interesting, engaging, and “relevant”?
Once, the pastor had some bread at the lectern (no pulpit in this church). I forgot what point he was trying to make (I think he was talking about Jesus feeding the 5000) but he punctuated that particular moment by making a sandwich and eating it onstage.
Another time he unwrapped a bar of chocolate and started eating it while walking up and down the aisles, again to make some point I’ve long forgotten.
At yet another time he walked on stage wearing a mountaineer jacket, complete with climbing ropes on his shoulder, as if he were ready to scale some mountain. It had something to do with his sermon that morning but, you guessed it, I forgot what it was about.
Numerous other things have happened during the preaching, from one pastor using scissors to shred his shirt (to demonstrate how our good works are only worthless rags) to another using a mock crime scene, complete with police lights and the theme music to CSI playing in the background, as part of an elaborate illustration regarding the “clues” left behind by the Savior proving His resurrection.
I think.
But you get the picture.
So on to my question:
Why not just preach the Word of God?
Why try to spice up Sunday mornings with fleshly gimmicks and theatrical eye candy? Why attempt to buttress a worship service with dance numbers and emotional videos? Why the need for spiffy set design, props, disco lights, and choreographed music?
We, the church, the body of Christ, have no need for clever devices or secular technique in reaching the lost and edifying believers. All we ever need to fulfill these twin goals is the unadulterated Word of God.
Solid, complete, pure, and supremely powerful, the Word of God faithfully preached is like a spiritual cluster bomb, devastating to sin-infested souls, magnificent in its power to shake the heart and discern its thoughts (Hebrews 4:12).
It provides us with all we’ll ever need to teach others, correct error, rebuke wrongdoing, and live holy lives (2 Timothy 3:16).
It is relevant and stands the test of time (Isaiah 40:8; Mark 13:31).
There is no amount of slick production, creative support, or heart-wrenching appeals from the stage that can help or intensify the Truth. The Bible, no matter what we do, will accomplish its purpose (Isaiah 55:11).
Bottom line – we don’t need to get inventive with the Word of God. All we need to do is preach it (2 Timothy 4:2). We can eat all the sandwiches we want on stage but there’s nothing we can do to amplify Scripture. The Holy Spirit Himself will convict people of sin and supernaturally lead believers to an understanding of the Truth (John 14:16-17; 16:13).
I can’t tell you how much I loathe the idea that we need some sort of program or technique to grab people’s attention. That we have to be trendy and look cool so that people will think we’re relevant and lend us an ear.
That the only way to capture our culture is to ape the culture. That if we perhaps look and act like they do they’ll think, “Hey, Christianity doesn’t look that bad after all. It’s something I can follow.”
Dr. John MacArthur had this to say about using worldly technique in building the church:
Christian leaders seem obsessed with promoting church growth through human ingenuity. Often they are more versed in current management theory than in Biblical theology. Yet Scripture says it is the Lord who adds to the church (Acts 2:47), not men. Christ said He would build His church (Matt. 16:18). The means of legitimate church growth are all supernatural, because the church is supernatural. Why should we add human methodology to what our Lord is doing to build the church?
I am convinced that Christians who search beyond Scripture for ministry strategies inevitably end up opposing Christ’s work, albeit unwittingly.” (“Our Sufficiency in Christ” by John MacArthur).
He’s right. Aping the world is not what Jesus had in mind in building the church. Rather, we ought to follow Paul who, when preaching to the decadent Corinthians, “did not come proclaiming to (them) the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom” but “decided to know nothing among (them) except Jesus Christ and him crucified” (1 Corinthians 2:1-2, emphasis added).
The Apostle didn’t employ fleshly technique or impressive oratory to win over the crowd. He simply preached the gospel.
Any other attempt at reaching the lost or building up the church will fall flat on its face.
People may respond and “make a decision.” They may even profess to believe in Jesus.
But they won’t be saved.
Why we’d exchange the Bible for human technique in light of this I don’t know.
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PS – I’ve moved church and by all accounts I’m in a much healthier environment. As for my former church, I’m sad that it champions, perhaps unintentionally, a user-friendly philosophy. The leadership is dedicated and passionate; they love Jesus and are serving Him with gladness. It just hurts to see a lot of pragmatism when all that’s needed is the Word.
Best Post Ever
How many times have you read a blog post that just bowled you over?
Read Dan Phillips’ article Porn and Paper Pastors over at Pyromaniacs and be blessed.
It’s not what you think.
It’s waaaaay better.
The Shack: Do Not Enter
When I first heard of The Shack it was through my wife’s small group (from our previous church). They used it as a study guide and encouraged my wife to buy a copy ASAP so she could read it at home and talk about it with them at subsequent meetings.
They, along with many others in church, were evidently enthusiastic about the book, sometimes overly so. I’d hear it showered in praise and described with all sorts of superlatives as if it were the Bible itself. Indeed it swept our church by storm and continues to be a major influence in a number of our Christian friend’s lives.
My wife and I were skeptical from the beginning though. I’m usually cautious of any Christian literature authored by someone I’ve never heard of and take pains to find out more about the material before committing to a read. In this case, the name William Young did not ring a bell the way RC Sproul, John MacArthur, or Joshua Harris would. And so I had some reservations.
My wife read it as soon as she bought it so she could be up to speed with the discussions in her small group. I asked her to let me know if it’s worth reading or if I should invest my time and money elsewhere.
Her verdict?
She was troubled.
Here’s basically what the book is about: Mack (Mackenzie) Philips has lost his daughter to a brutal serial killer who murdered her in an abandoned shack four years before this story begins. Mack’s been deeply troubled ever since this traumatic event. One day he receives an invitation from God to visit the shack for a unique, one on one encounter. He obliges and meets the Triune Godhead, defined in the book as an African-American woman (God the Father), a Middle-Eastern man (Jesus), and an Asian woman named Sarayu (the Holy Spirit).
Apart from this radical redefining of God as we know Him from Scripture, much is said and explained in the book that seems new, unsettling, and confusing. My wife made notes of key lines and paragraphs that needed addressing. She became especially concerned for the direction her small group was going in with this material. We immediately took to the internet to dig up reviews and see what other people were saying.
To say we uncovered a firestorm of controversy surrounding the book is an understatement. We found out that not only was The Shack wildly popular among many Christians all over the world but it had also stirred the considerable ire of several evangelical Christians who found the book’s imagery and theology tacky at best and downright blasphemous at worst.
I read a number of online reviews while thumbing through The Shack at home before ultimately deciding it wasn’t worth my time to read from end to end. Some people might have a problem with me for criticizing a book I’ve never fully read. Which is fair enough; that’s why I’m not going to review it.
Instead I’m going to list a few major reviews by respected Christians who examine The Shack in light of Scripture – reviews that have helped me and my wife understand the controversy, increase our appreciation for sound doctrine, and point us back to the source of all Truth – God’s Word.
I’m glad I didn’t read The Shack. But I’m upset that so many well-meaning Christians are championing a book whose theology is so blatantly opposed to Scripture.
I urge fans of The Shack to read and listen to the links below and reevaluate the book after squaring its ideas off with Scripture.
I hope you find these reviews as encouraging and informative as I have.
Tim Challies’ Review of The Shack
Tim Challies, popular Christian blogger and author of “The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment,” offers a brilliant and discerning examination of the book. Perhaps the most read and influential review of The Shack on the internet.
Diminishing Glory
A Review by the eminent Chuck Colson of Prison Fellowship.
Re-imagining God in the Shack
Mary Kassian, member of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, founder of Girls Gone Wise, and distinguished professor of Women’s Studies at Southern Baptist Seminary, offers her take on the book.
Albert Mohler’s Radio Program Review of The Shack
Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and a member of the board of James Dobson’s Focus on the Family, provides many clear and salient points in this broadcast review.
And lastly, an interview with the author himself. Conducted by Kendall Adams, pastor at Burlington Baptist Church and blogger at Always Reforming to Scripture, the interview has Young essentially deny the doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement. Amazing.
Top 10 Ways to Evangelize the Lost
- Preach the gospel.
- Explain the gospel.
- Teach the gospel.
- Pronounce the gospel.
- Proclaim the gospel.
- Share the gospel.
- Discuss the gospel.
- Present the gospel.
- Clarify the Gospel.
- Declare the Gospel.
How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? (Romans 10:14)
There’s no other way.
Sound Doctrine; Sound Words
Pastor Phil Johnson’s message “Sound Doctrine; Sound Words” which he delivered at the 2009 Shepherd’s Conference. Phil, who is Executive Director of Grace To You, can be tracked at his marvellous blog, Pyromaniacs.
It Is Finished
Golgotha, 33AD.
Jesus Christ is suspended from a wooden cross between two criminals. Blood flows freely from his punctured wrists and feet, from the deep lacerations on his back, arms, and legs, the result of intense flogging. A crown of thorns is jammed onto his head, causing blood to drip down his face and sting his eyes. Bits of flesh dangle and flutter in the wind, the same chilly breeze that carries voices from a crowd of onlookers, mesmerized by the horror, unable to tear their eyes away.
He said he could save people. Yet He can’t even save Himself.
Jesus’ breathing is tight and spasmodic as He attempts to prop Himself up and perhaps alleviate the agony in His arms. The crucified thief next to Him observes His pitiful, bloody shape; he watches Christ shift and writhe in pain. The thief hurls a couple of insults but is rebuked by the other thief across him who, despite spewing similar insults at Jesus earlier in the day, realizes his error and pleads for mercy from the Savior.
Jesus promises him they’ll be together in paradise later that day.
The hours stretch, the soldiers gamble for His clothes, the skies grow increasingly dim. And then, after six excruciating hours of being naked in front of hundreds, bleeding profusely from the head, back, and just about every part of His body; after shaking relentlessly from the throbbing pains shooting through his nerves every time His body weight sagged against the giant nails impaling Him; after sustaining cramps in every muscle, freezing up His body in wave upon wave of pain; after using up every ounce of energy fighting for oxygen, taking in short breaths but unable to exhale because of the ongoing, cramp-induced paralysis in his chest muscles; after somehow pleading the Father to forgive the mocking crowd around Him, Jesus, a broken man, unrecognizable from happier days healing and preaching in the countryside, slips slowly into the cold clutches of death.
“It is finished,” he cries.
And then He breathes His last.
It wasn’t until my later years as a Christian that I would ponder the Lord’s death in such graphic imagery. It wasn’t until much later in my journey of faith that the meaning of this phrase would be explained to me in all its profound glory.
“It is finished.” (John 19:30)
When these words passed Jesus’ lips right before His death, it wasn’t because he was relieved the pain was finally over. He wasn’t serving notice to the Roman authorities that His trial had finally concluded either.
It was because Jesus Christ, the Son of Man, God incarnate, the Word become Flesh, did the unthinkable – he gave His life as payment for our sins that we might be spared the wrath of the Father and be reconciled to Him.
Let’s break it down.
Every person since Adam and Eve was born tainted with sin (Romans 5:12); we were birthed with a full propensity and desire for unrighteousness, with no care to be holy or reconciled to God. Indeed, from the day we are born we have a compelling desire to have things our way, even if it means screaming, whining, and fighting without any restraint.
We carry these base attitudes into our teenage and adult years, our depravity knowing no bounds. We grow up steeped in sin. We pursue sinful lifestyles and aim to gratify every selfish and immoral impulse in our bodies. We may think and say we do good, that we believe in living good lives but the truth is we crave the darkness, our hearts secretly love evil, and we embrace the world (Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 1:21-32). No one is exempt (Romans 3:10).
But there’s a price for evil. And God, by His holy nature, demands that the price be paid. The infinitely holy God who cannot even look upon sin, whose very nature is the exact opposite of evil, demands that sin be accounted for, in a judicial as well as moral sense, for that is what his Holy nature requires.
The price?
That sin be punished by death and an eternity in hell (Romans 6:23; Luke 16:23).
If it sounds nasty it’s because sin is a deadly problem, one that God takes very seriously. Evil will be punished on God’s terms, the lake of fire being the final judgment for the damned (Revelation 20:15; 21:8)
The only way to escape eternal punishment is to live a perfect life – to achieve perfect righteousness (Matthew 5:48). A perfect existence from cradle to grave that God can look at, evaluate, and declare satisfactory according to His law (Romans 2:12-13).
Anything less than perfect is worthless. We are to be holy just as He is holy (1 Peter 1:16). And it’s either 100% perfection or we’re in trouble.
Which is pretty much what the Bible declares of man in the first three chapters of the book of Romans.
If that was all there was to this deal, the story would end here. We’d all be consigned to hell, terrified and angry and despairing, yet God would glory in His righteousness because justice was upheld, His Holiness and Perfection validated.
But it doesn’t end here. The story is far from over. God may be infinitely Holy and Just but He is also LOVE. And it’s His compelling, perfect love that devised a plan, a means of escape from eternal punishment for man that didn’t require infinite torment in Hell (Romans 5:8).
The plan was simple – send His sinless son Jesus to live that perfect life (John 3:16). To demonstrate perfect righteousness that no one else could achieve. To fulfill the requirements of God’s law without failure. And then offer that spotless life as a penal sacrifice to God, Holy and Righteous and waiting.
Which is exactly what Jesus did. He came, He saw, He conquered evil and death. He lived a pure life, unsullied by sin or the evils of this world. Although tempted and tried in every way He lived a 100% holy and blameless life (Hebrews 4:15). And he eventually offered His life as a sacrifice at Calvary, dying a brutal and humiliating death for the sins of the world.
How brutal was Christ’s suffering and eventual death on the cross? Medical experts have attempted to capture the horrors of crucifixion – Christ’s crucifixion – in graphic scientific terms. The introduction to this article was based in part on what one doctor believes was characteristic of Jesus’ final hours of crucifixion. It was bloody, tormenting, and one of the cruelest ways to die.
But the real pain of the cross was what happened within the Truine Godhead the moment God the Father poured out His wrath on His Son. The Trinity, God in three persons but still one God, experienced something that we as human beings will never fully comprehend. And that was the moment when the Father had to “turn away” from His Son. As Christ assumed the sins of the world, the Father momentarily “forsook” His Son, so abominable was the stench of sin on Jesus.
As Christ took upon Himself every sin imaginable, God treated Him as if He Himself had committed thousands upon thousands of despicable acts. Murder, thievery, rape, blasphemy – you name it, Jesus atoned for it.
All so that we won’t have to.
This act of penal substitution (Christ receiving punishment for our sins instead of us – 2 Corinthians 5:21) was so radical it caused a mysterious, painful tension between God the Father and God the Son. The sins of the world were unbearable to look upon by the Father, so much so that when Jesus became the sin offering, the Father had to turn away. That, more than the physical injuries and emotional pain of the cross, was what wracked the Savior at that moment and caused Him to cry out, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46)
Then, after the great outpouring of God’s divine incense on each sin borne by Jesus, His wrath abated, appeased.
“It is finished.”
Jesus had completed His mission, what He came to earth to do. He bore upon Himself the sins of you and me, atoning for them in our place, satisfying God’s requirement for justice, that we might escape the divine punishment (Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:2).
“By this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all” says Hebrews 10:10. He gave Himself for us, even endured the Father turning away from Him, so that we might know true peace, mercy, and love.
That’s why He said what He said. His work was done, perfected, and accepted in full by the Father. His resurrection three days later would seal the deal, showing just how dynamic God’s plan of redemption was, how full, final, and victorious His salvation for the elect would be.
This is the means by which we can be reconciled to God, a means which can be appropriated simply by repenting of our sins and believing Jesus performed this great work and rose from the dead to save us (John 1:12; Acts 3:19; Romans 10:9).
If you do not have a relationship with Jesus Christ, that is if you are not trusting in Jesus as the sacrifice for your sins, then you are on a path to eternal damnation. When you one day face the Creator, you will be asked to give an account for all the things you have done; you will have to explain yourself fully to God (Romans 14:10b-12).
And if all you have to offer Him are tainted, man-powered efforts at righteousness, then you’re in deep trouble. For any attempt at human righteousness always falls severely short of God’s demand for perfection (Romans 3:23).
The only thing that can save us is Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. And the way it works is this: When you put your trust in Jesus as the ONLY way to save you from your sins, God declares you justified – cleared from your sin (Romans 5:1-2).
Imagine being in court for speeding. The judge examines the evidence and you’re found guilty. Can he just let you off the hook? Of course not; justice must be served. So he sentences you to a hefty fine. The problem is you can’t pay; you’re broke. And just as you think you’re now in more trouble than you can deal with, a man walks in and offers to pay the fine on your behalf. Because he loves you and wants to set you free.
Do you accept the offer?
Substitute speeding with sin and switch the hefty fine to eternal damnation and you basically have a picture of how God’s salvation plan looks. The real question is, when the Day of Judgment comes – and it will come (Acts 17:31) – will you be trusting in your rags of human goodness to save you from God’s wrath or will you stand clothed in the righteousness of Christ, pleasing and acceptable to God?
“He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on Him.” (John 3:36)
I’m humbled and grateful that God made a way for me to be saved and that He suffered the horror of divine punishment on my behalf. His last three words before dying on the cross comfort me because they tell me He paid the price.
May you trust in Jesus for salvation and find comfort in His last utterance from the cross.
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“The work has been done / redemption has been won /
The war was over without a fight / It is Finished”
It is Finished
by Petra
Beat the System, 1985
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Fundraiser
My 9-year-old son made this. Three of them. They’re scattered strategically throughout the house; we can’t miss them. This one resides on my desk. How he thinks he’ll raise PhP11,000 using these tiny containers is beyond me. But I think it’s really cute. I’ll let him try and raise cash this way for a bit before reminding him that saving up his weekly allowance instead of blowing it on junk food might help his cause. We’ll see what happens.
The Importance of Being in a Growth Group
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 (New American Standard Bible)
Every week I get together to fellowship with a very special band of people from church – my Growth Group.
We’re a team of friends, 10 in all, that is committed to studying the Scriptures and understanding God’s will for our lives.
We want to know more about Jesus, love Him completely, and grow in the Christian faith. We meet to build each other up by speaking the truth in love, encouraging each other when times are hard, enjoying each other when times are awesome, and praying for each other regardless of the season.
Next to my family, this is my most precious company. Not just because we’re great friends and find strength and joy in being around each other, but because we all understand and rally around one thing – letting the Word of Christ dwell richly in us.
This is what the Christian life is all about. Reading the Bible and letting God’s truth guide us, transform us, and make us more like Christ. And there’s no better way to pursue this than in the company of caring, likeminded believers.
For it is in fellowship that we can really dig deep into the Word and mine its riches. The more Christians around you to listen to and share your insights with, the better an understanding of the Word you can come to. The Bible doesn’t say “study the Word and keep it to yourself.” It says, “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another” (Col 3:16). We are to share the Truth with each other, not conceal it.
Being part of a small yet genuine group of Christians who want to study the Word and grow in Christ is essential if one is to mature in the faith. I can give two reasons why:
Discipleship
“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another…”
We are all called to be followers of Christ and to make disciples of other believers. Yet discipleship doesn’t just happen to us. It’s not something that flourishes as we read the Bible alone every morning over breakfast.
Our “quiet time” is where we get real with God on a personal, one on one basis. It’s the beginning act of letting the Word of Christ saturate and color our lives.
Discipleship is when we step it up a notch by learning and growing under the wings of other believers.
It’s about spiritually connecting with other Christians, about being accountable to them, to a mentor. It’s about acknowledging that we are human, frail, and in need of leadership and support because the world is a perilous place and the Evil one is relentless in his attacks.
Discipleship allows us to relate with others in the faith. It’s humbly saying, “I know Jesus but I want to know more through others.” It opens up channels of learning that are impossible to patch into alone, and it guarantees growth and maturity.
And when you’re ready to disciple others, starting a growth group is one of the best ways to communicate God’s Truth on a regular and consistent basis.
Having a quiet time is essential to growth too, of course. It should be our first spiritual priority. But maintaining a personal time with Christ divorced from fellowship with others is like training to compete in a rowing contest without ever rowing with a team. Going it alone you’ll find it extremely hard to paddle after a while.
Also, because discipleship is an inherent Growth Group mission, it’s crucial that a knowledgeable leader or leaders are present and part of the group. While it’s great for everyone to all pitch in on what they think a particular verse means, it’s important that someone is around to make sure the true meaning of the passage is always reached. Genuine growth can’t happen if the Word is mishandled in any way.
Fellowship
The tail end of Col 3:13 speaks of fellowship: “singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God” via hymns and spiritual songs. It’s about being joyful together, thankful for God’s great love and the warm company of friends.
Anyone who’s tried barbequing knows that embers die when pulled apart. But keep lighted coals together and you can produce an effective and lasting fire.
Likewise when two, three, or more Christians get together to study God’s Word and share their lives, genuine relationships blossom. Friendships are forged, bonds are strengthened.
And in friendship we can find the strength to face our troubles, our daily problems, and practice the love of Christ. The fellowship of a growth group is perfect for fostering lasting and fruitful friendships.
I’m passionate about the concept of the Growth Group because not only do I believe it’s a Biblical mandate but also because I’ve always struggled to keep my Christian life together when I go it alone. The encouragement, learning, and fun I experience with my current Growth Group help me live victoriously. It’s a great avenue for me to develop Christ-like character, deal with my flaws, and help others do the same.
Growth Groups are not to be exchanged with corporate worship, in case you were wondering. Gathering on the Lord’s Day is still a crucial Biblical practice. Growth Groups are simply extensions of our Sunday experience. They are church on an intimate scale. (See Matthew 18:20)
Not all growth groups are the same of course and each one has a different collective personality. My group, for example, likes to change venues every week to keep things environmentally interesting. We also like to eat! So exploring every restaurant, pizza place, and coffee shop in our area helps make our gatherings always twice as fun.
If you have a Growth Group (or Small Group, Bible Cell, or Outreach Group as some churches might say) then good for you. I can tell you, as far as spiritual growth, excitement, and increased passion for God is concerned, there’s nothing else like it.
If you’re a believer and you’re not yet part of a Growth Group, I encourage you to find one. If you’re a member of my church (Greenhills Christian Fellowship South Metro) ask any leader for help and they’ll gladly help hook you up with a team.
And when you find the right group, nurture the fellowship and uphold the discipleship. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
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