Is Christ the Center in Your Life?

John H. Armstrong April 17th, 2012

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One of the chapters in my widely-discussed book, Your Church Is Too Small, is taken from the title of a book by the famous German theologian and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Christ the Center. I argue that the Christian faith is first about Christ. "Who do you say that I am?" asked Jesus. Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Before we argue about the doctrine of the church, the nature and seat of authority or even about the … (Read More)

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Civil Religion, School Prayer and Our Missional Future

John H. Armstrong February 20th, 2012

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America has had more than its share of court cases and challenges regarding prayer in our public schools. I can actually mark stages of my developing memory about growing up in America by these various challenges and debates. I remember, very vividly, when the Supreme Court first ruled on separation challenges regarding opening the day with prayer in our schools. I remember how Christians vehemently protested and spoke against the "evil" Warren Court for years … (Read More)

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The Gospel is Completely Antithetical to Our Way of Life

John H. Armstrong September 6th, 2011

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For some years I have believed the gospel is good news about Jesus and his reign in this world and in the world to come. Thus we pray as our Lord taught us to pray: “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” The gospel of the kingdom is not about grasping facts, repeating words or saying some version of the “Roman Road” with proof texts that invite a closing prayer. Do not misunderstand me - the death, burial and resurrection of the man … (Read More)

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Leadership: The Work of All Christians

John H. Armstrong July 11th, 2011

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My edition of Webster's New World Collegiate Dictionary says a leader is "a person that directs, commands or guides," And leadership is defined as "the position or guidance of a leader, the ability to lead or the leaders of a group." My Webster's New World Thesaurus says synonyms for leader include words such as: guide, precede, steer, pilot, direct, show the way, shepherd. The last one is particularly apropos for pastors and church leaders … (Read More)

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Religion: Sickness or Cure? – John Armstrong on SBE

Erik Guzman May 27th, 2011

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Radical Islam, Catholics vs. Protestants, Harold Camping, those people with the "God hates fags" signs…Is religion the cause of the world's problems or is it the solution?

John H. Armstrong is here to talk about pursuing unity with diversity through religion. Don't miss this week's Steve Brown Etc.

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The Son of Man Came to Serve

John H. Armstrong May 16th, 2011

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In Matthew 20 Jesus speaks of the Son of Man coming into the world as a servant. He teaches his followers to serve as he served. No single Christian principle has produced more good in the world than this: serving others. Here is how Jesus teaches his followers:

You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be leader among you must be your … (Read More)

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