by John D. Pierce | Mar 1, 2022 | Jesus Worldview Initiative, Opinion
On the heels of my recent take on John 3:16 seemed like a good time for a closer look at how the designation, interpretation and application of the so-called “Great Commission” has shaped Americanized Christianity. These parting words of Jesus at the end of Matthew’s...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 22, 2022 | Jesus Worldview Initiative, Opinion
In King James style, the words from John 3:16 flow easily from the lips of those with even a minimum Christian upbringing: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”...
by Charlie Stuart | Mar 18, 2021 | Opinion
“The Gospel” only means the path to eternal salvation in many U.S. churches. Consequently, the life and teachings of Jesus have been relegated to a non-gospel status. His revealing life story is presented as a “nice way to live” rather than a “must...
by Ross Langmead | Feb 21, 2020 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Dec. 15, 2004. At the time of publication, Langmead (1949-2013) was professor of missiology and director of the School of World Mission at Whitley College, the Baptist Theological College of Victoria, Australia. Someone...
by Bert Montgomery | Sep 25, 2019 | Opinion
Stephen King’s book, “It,” is about a blood covenant, as I noted in the antecedent article. Digging deeper, we find the covenant is fueled by profound foreboding coupled with an inescapable sense of love. From cover to cover, the Bible introduces us to all kinds...
