Worship or Entertainment?
Where will your church be five or ten years from now? With the adoption of contemporary worship, many have changed beyond recognition. This is one of the most important issues confronting churches today.
A Musician’s Perspective on Contemporary Christian Music
The music used in contemporary Christianity is a testimony to the decline of reverent worship and intelligent praise in many so-called reformed churches. This article briefly looks at some of the reasons why certain music is inappropriate for the dignified worship of Almighty God. Is it neutral? Can it ever be neutral?
The Merger of Calvinism with Worldliness
A new form of Calvinism took the shape of a movement around 2005, but it differed in its acceptance of ‘the world’. ‘New Calvinism’ is not a resurgence of the old but an entirely novel formula which strips the doctrine of holy conduct, and unites it with the world. But the Scriptures say that ‘the friendship of the world is enmity with God.’
Features of Apostate Behaviour
In Paul’s prophecy in 2 Timothy 3, he identifies nineteen prominent sins which will take over society, with the first five being about self. People will unashamedly focus their attention on themselves, being ‘lovers of their own selves’, so that self-service will become the approved goal for all people.
The Surprising Themes of Leviticus
A book of great complexity if approached only for a technical grasp of Mosaic worship, but of ongoing lively application and delight if searched for the spiritual purpose behind each of the ceremonies presented.
Christian Cultural Engagement (2)
The second of two addresses.
Christian Cultural Engagement (1)
A biblical view of Christian citizenship in the light of our standing as exiles, or strangers and pilgrims, and the non-neutrality of culture. The first of two addresses.
The Social Revolution
The impact of the social revolution on evangelical churches and the contrasting advantages of obedience to the biblical pattern of church life.