(By John MacArthur)
Can Christians Participate in Civil Disobedience?
We believe the Scripture teaches that we are to submit to government even if that government does not function entirely (or even primarily) by biblical principles (Romans 13:1-7). That principle is explicit in Peter’s message to servants (1 Peter 2:18-19), which directly follows his more general comments regarding government […]
(By Nathan Busenitz)
It’s Independence Day. And there is perhaps no better day than today to remember the words of 1 Timothy 2:1–2:
First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a […]
(By John MacArthur)
The New Testament repeatedly emphasizes the importance of local assemblies. In fact, it was the pattern of Paul’s ministry to establish local congregations in the cities where he preached the gospel. Hebrews 10:24-25 commands every believer to be a part of such a local body and reveals why this is necessary.
“And let us […]
(Review by Nathan Williams)
Book Review: Why We’re Not Emergent (By Two Guys Who Should be)
You can tell a lot from the title of this book. You can tell that it’s going to be straightforward, honest, winsome, and a little bit sarcastic in the right kind of way. Why We’re Not Emergent is written by two […]
(By Jesse Johnson)
Every Fall, Outreach Magazine hosts its “National Outreach Convention.” As the Pastor of Local Outreach, I get invited to it, but have never quite worked up the nerve to go. The invitation to this year’s event arrived this week in the mail, and two things are worth mentioning:
1. The keynote speakers are Erwin McManus, […]