In his message from TGCW22, Irwyn Ince explores the characteristics of love described in 1 Corinthians 13 and explains how to abide in that kind of love. Ince discusses the…
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Jon Guerra’s ‘Ordinary Ways’ Is a God-Centered Masterpiece – Brett McCracken
“I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment; it is its appointed consummation.” I often return to these words…
Ground Your Kids in the Story of Creation – Ryan Coatney
Have you seen the children’s show Bluey? In one episode, Bluey and her little sister, Bingo, convince their dad, Bandit, to play along with their game and pretend he was…
Potential Dangers of ‘Applying Scripture to My Life’ – Ty Kieser
A few years ago, I was preparing for a small group Bible study on Luke 14:26 according to my church’s recommended steps. The Bible study steps culminated with “application” (i.e.,…
Let’s Use Biblical Theology to Spark Scripture Engagement – Joe Carter
The Story: A new survey reveals that while many Americans are curious about the Bible, relatively few regularly engage with God’s Word. Could introducing them to biblical theology reverse that…
How to Find Relief from Guilt – David Schuman
I had just started a new job at my church. I was partly responsible for college ministry and my boss was out of town, so he asked me to use…
Who Are the Dechurched in America and Why Did They Leave? – Jim Davis, Michael Graham, Ryan Burge
In this episode of As In Heaven, host Jim Davis welcomes guests Ryan Burge and Michael Graham to discuss the dechurched in America—who are they and why did they leave?…
Communion as Apologetic – Jamaal E. Williams, Timothy Paul Jones
The room was dark and the lights were dim. For months I (Jamaal) had wanted to visit this church. After sitting down, I felt weird because I didn’t see another…
The Great Imbalance in the Amazon Rainforest – David Platt
There’s a reason not a lot of people live in the Amazon. The world’s largest rainforest is also one of its most aggressive physical environments—certainly the most aggressive I’ve ever…
Why the Church Needs Pastor-Theologians – Douglas A. Sweeney
Twenty years ago, I taught a seminary course in which I gave the students an in-class assignment. I had them jot down a list of their favorite theologians from throughout…