It was at the Vessels of Honor conference in May 1999 at an impromptu Q&A session that I first remember Jabe Nicholson challenging people in their late 20s and early 30s to “grow up.” Reminded of the exploits of young T. E. Wilson, Darby and others, we learned it was time to graduate from youth […]
Surrounded by a roomful of eager young disciples, I had just finished “waving the flag” for the idea of meeting according to the Church pattern as laid out for us in the New Testament. It was not only a good theological idea, I told them passionately; it was a good practical idea as well. The […]
Heaven’s hospital, where love kisses away the hurts the doctor can’t see. Why, when I was a boy… I must be over 50; reminiscence comes easier all the time. Nonetheless it is true that the believers were often in one another’s homes when I was young. Today we have little excuse. North American believers generally […]
It is a rare chapter in the book of Acts that does not prominently remind us of the strategic influence of the Holy Spirit in the life and ministry of the Church. The early chapters emphasize the once-for-all baptism of the Spirit, a (partial) fulfillment of Joel 2 and of the promise of John the […]
We need David thinking in a Goliath world. How does the book of Acts begin? The disciples asked the Saviour (only moments from leaving), “Lord, wilt Thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?” (v. 6). He responded, “Ye shall receive power…and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in […]
Five unequaled factors have converged in our path. They must be seized—or lost. History provides opportune moments unequally. It is not every day that we may grasp them. See the upheaval in Congo, once fertile for missionary enterprise. The thrilling open door to Russia seems to be in the process of closing, forced shut by […]
Good works and the gospel are the winning combo. Let’s team up! When Mother Teresa and Princess Diana died within days of each other, it was evident that their lives had virtually nothing in common, except this: they both were known for doing good works. It was obvious from its response that the world still […]
An excellent evangelistic Bible study guide! Jesus insisted that children be given access to Him. “Permit the little children to come unto Me, and do not forbid them,” He said. Somewhat confused, the disciples stepped back and gave way to these seemingly unimportant little people. Jesus picked one of them up, held the child in […]
A key element in the work force of the New Testament Church. Peter, in his discussion of priesthood, never mentions either gender or gift (1 Pet. 2:5-10). Every believing woman is as fully a priest as any man. She has equal access to the Spirit and to the truth of the Word. She is welcome […]