Archive | July, 2012
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Preparing Christians for the task of cultural renewal…

One of the churches seeking to remedy the sacred-secular dualism discussed in the previous post is Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.  In 2003 Redeemer created their Center for Faith & Work for the purpose of helping their congregation “make a …

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Was the Reformation stillborn?

The priesthood of all believers was one of the major doctrines clarified by the 16th century Reformation. Yet, its impact on Protestant Christianity has not been all that significant.  Some fifty years ago, one theologian argued that this vital doctrine …

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Sunday morning idols (2) …

Sunday morning idols don’t always arrive tucked away in the hidden recesses of the human hearts.  Sometimes they arrive in software packages ordered by the very people who plan Sunday morning worship.

This specialized worship software promises to “keep track …

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Sunday morning idols (1) …

No one is immune to idol worship, and no place is safe from the encroachment of false gods.

Jared Wilson, pastor of Middletown Springs Community Church in Vermont, uses Isaiah 44 to show that the transition from everyday work to …

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