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My Heart Decompressed with the Reminder of What Matters Most

I was pent-up with too many emotions and thoughts yesterday and today. This recent cluster of injustices have been taxing. Each video after video sank my heart a little more. The unprofitable reactions from both believers and unbelievers, in protest and on social media, has been vexing. As I begin to type something brief, the Spirit allowed my heart to decompress with a reminder of what matters most, of what I and so many others are ultimately longing for, and of what believers on both sides need to not forget.

Simple Ways to Evangelize

A big reason why believers don’t evangelize (witness) is because they simply don’t know how to. If you couple fear, or distractions, or complacency, or not thinking you’re qualified with ignorance, you get a lethal mixture for inhibiting one’s evangelism. This blog-article will explore some simple ways of how to evangelize, equipping you with some of what you may need to be more confident when you do go.

DiscipleshipChristopher B. DavisMay 21, 2020witnessing/evangelism, discipleship, ChristiansComment

Is “Faith” an element of the Gospel?

After seeing a tweet by a scholar, I'm wondering how many believers may have a misunderstanding about the relationship of “faith” & “the gospel”. There appears to be a piece missing that he and others aren’t getting. I hope this sharpens our understanding about this gospel topic.

The GospelChristopher B. DavisApril 21, 2020faith/trusting God, the Gospel, Jesus, controversyComment

Response to N.T. Wright & Owen Strachan: Where Both Got It Right & Wrong

I recently read N.T. Wright’s article, “Christianity Offers No Answers About the Coronavirus. It’s Not Supposed To” and Owen Strachan’s response critique, “NT Wright Is Wrong: Hope in a Time of Pandemic”. I found myself agreeing and disagreeing with both. So I figured why not write out my thoughts since we're all quarantined with time to spare. I think both sides will find agreement my response.

Christopher B. DavisApril 2, 2020Christians, hopeComment

Thoughts on Numerical Growth & the Local Church

The emphasis on reaching or breaking the “200 barrier” and the focus by pastors & churches on “getting butts in the seats” has been a long-lived pet peeve of mine. The local church is not a business. Our bottom line is not “numbers” or “profit”. But how does numerical growth consist with the local church?

Christopher B. DavisMarch 6, 2020church/the body of Christ, church issuesComment