By Joe Thorn on Jul 12, 2022
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One danger is emotionalism, in which we allow our feelings to interpret our circumstances and form our thoughts about God. This is putting feelings before faith. The other danger is a kind of stoicism, where faith is rooted in theology but void of affection. This tendency removes feelings from faith altogether. While it is true that our emotions should not lead our theology, it is vital to our faith that theology lead to a deep experience of our triune God.
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By Steven Lawson on Oct 24, 2022
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"Luther came to realize that salvation was a gift for the guilty, not a reward for the righteous. Man is not saved by his good works but by trusting the finished work of Christ. Thus, justification by faith alone became the central tenet of the Reformation."
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By Carey Nieuwhof on Mar 15, 2021
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So as a church leader – as views on sexuality, family, parenting, drugs, finance and other values change – how do you respond? What do you do when the world for which you trained—maybe even the world where your approach was once effective—is disappearing before your eyes?
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By Peter Mead on Jun 28, 2019
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Ideas change lives. People give themselves to ideas. And Christianity is a content-based faith
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By Rick Ezell on Jan 31, 2025
Use these methods to practically reach people suffering from real hurts, problems, doubts, fears, and anxieties gnawing at their faith.
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By SermonCentral .com on Apr 24, 2023
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Although it may be a difficult challenge, sharing your personal experiences can lead your people to deeper faith in Christ.
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