Author: John Paul
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Foundational Teaching about the Kingdom
Basic Teaching about the Kingdom In this video, Dr. Myles Munroe of munroeglobal.com explained his foundational teaching about the Kingdom of God vs. the religion of Christianity. Learning My Purpose A few years ago, my new wife brought into the household a book on leadership by Dr. Munroe. It had a chapter on purpose that… Read more
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Immigrants Need Repentance and Greater Productivity
Relying on Jesus to Feed Them A crowd of thousands sought Jesus after He fed their bellies but were called to repentance. Today’s illegal immigrants need to also show repentance and greater productivity. In Chapter 6 of his Good News, the apostle John wrote that a large crowd followed Jesus to see more of the… Read more
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Am I Qualified to Be a Worship Leader?
Job Posting with CCDA I recently explored the job listings on the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) website and came across this posting: NCEL Director of Worship & ELEE Church Liaison. The information about the position sounded compatible with my philosophy of church and worship. However, I’m sure various factors are not in my favor.… Read more
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Alone, But in Hope of Brothers
Alone for the Holidays Last December, as the holidays progressed, I faced Christmas alone. I felt the need for others, companions with whom to share the joys of the season, brothers with whom to share the life God had given me. This led me to a rare expression through poetry. Alone, But In Hope Alone.… Read more
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Why Would People Choose Hell?
Introduction I just listened to Tim Mackie of the Bible Project give an explanation of the King’s final Judgment at the End of the Age. He gave the Bible’s true description of the place of torment, not the Church’s horrific depiction as seen in the Sistine Chapel. He also gave the perspective that people choose… Read more
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Gatherings of Ecclesias of All Sizes
Introduction Over the last few months, while reading and listening to teachings about microchurches and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), I took on an attitude against megachurches and their lack of individual intimacy, their lack of commitment to their local neighborhoods. It seemed to me they are not gatherings of ecclesias because of their size. However,… Read more
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Jesus, Too, Needed Repentance
Introduction “Ezra wants to repent!” My oldest grandson, Malachi, ran up to his father with those exciting words about his younger brother. Those words showed Malachi’s shallow understanding of the word. He meant that Ezra wanted to give his heart to Jesus. He would have never believed Jesus, too, needed repentance. “Repent” is a word… Read more
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Rise Up, Oh Men of God! Have Done with Foundational Things.
Hordes of Barbarians Overwhelming Society. It is past time for the men of God – especially those in the pulpits – to rise up, set aside their work on the foundations of God’s Temple, and build up the protective walls. It is past time for church leaders to arm the other men in their congregations… Read more
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Seven Things Wrong with English Bible Translations
NOT Against the Writings of the Original Authors The way I talk and write, people might think I’m against the Bible as God’s inspired Word. This is very untrue. I am against how English translators rendered various biblical concepts and how Christians demand adherence to literal English wording. I wish to point out seven things… Read more