Tag Archives: Ecclesiology

Some Thoughts on Today’s Differing Perspectives of the Church

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Michael R. Jones

Some of the problems in Christianity today stem from confusion about the church itself. Different groups, that are often at odds with one another, tend to view the church differently and this difference of perspective has a profound effect on … Continue reading →

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Celebrate what God is doing or gloat over what you think he’s not doing?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Michael R. Jones

I ran into a former church member the other day. (Maybe I should be honest and say “disgruntled former church member.”) They recited a litany of things they had “heard” about our church. It was almost humorous because everything they … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on the meaning and significance of Baptism

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Michael R. Jones

Among proponents of believer’s-baptism-only, one often hears that baptism is an outward sign of an inward change. But I don’t think we can rightly limit the significance of baptism. Baptism signifies several things each of which is attested to either … Continue reading →

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Trevin Wax: Your Podcast is Not your Pastor

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Michael R. Jones

Over at Kingdom People, Trevin Wax offers some healthy thoughts about the role of “podcast pastors” in one’s spiritual growth and development. It is a complex problem (as he admits) and I like that he upholds (sorta) the biblical model … Continue reading →

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