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Review of “The Juvenalization of American Christianity” by Thomas E. Bergler
There is a phenomenon in church life and practice which I have been troubled by for some time, but couldn’t put my finger on what it was. Why is that some pastors feel the need to address God in prayer as thought he’s his best mate? (“Hey God! We love you.”) Why do we sing praise to our Lord…
The Torment of the Gospel
It is disturbing that the good news of forgiveness and salvation could be a torment to some. It is also disturbing because I’m not sure this reflects reality for the church in the West. Does our preaching of the gospel cause torment? It does in Revelation. The church in Revelation is often the persecuted church; the church that faithfully bears witness to Jesus, even…