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Spring 2009 Worldly Christianity |
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| From The Editor A Worldly Christianity? by Art Azurdia |
The title of this issue of The Spurgeon Fellowship Journal—even posed as a question—may arouse a bit of consternation in some. In truth, it is not my intention to be provocative. It is my intention to capture a dialectic that defines the essence of authentic Christianity . . . |
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| Feature Moving A Church Toward Gospel- Centeredness by Jeff Louie |
In understanding how the gospel affects the church’s role in society, it is important to develop the concept from a sound biblical theological framework. It needs to be consistent with a natural reading of Scripture. It should not be based upon a theological interpretation that forces itself upon the Gospels and the Epistles . . . |
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| Interview Dr. Jerry Bridges by Art Azurdia |
A well-known Christian writer and conference speaker, Jerry Bridges is the author of several books including The Pursuit of Holiness, The Pursuit of Godliness, Transforming Grace, Trusting God and The Discipline of Grace. Since 1955, he has served in various capacities on the staff of The Navigators, where he is now primarily engaged in staff development and Bible teaching. In addition to this work, he is a frequent guest lecturer at seminaries, conferences, retreats, and churches. Jerry and his wife Jane reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado. About a year ago, I had the privilege of enjoying a meal with Dr. Bridges at the Multnomah Falls Lodge Restaurant while he was teaching a Doctor of Ministry course for Western Seminary . . . |
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| Historical Reflection On Conversion As Our Aim by Charles Haddon Spurgeon |
The grand object of the Christian ministry is the glory of God. Whether souls are converted or not, if Jesus Christ be faithfully preached, the minister has not laboured in vain, for he is a sweet savour unto God as well in them that perish as in them that are saved. Yet, as a rule, God has sent us to preach in order that through the gospel of Jesus Christ the sons of men may be reconciled to him. Here and there a preacher of righteousness, like Noah, may labour on and bring none beyond his own family circle into the ark of salvation; and another, like Jeremiah, may weep in vain over an impenitent nation; but, for the most part, the work of preaching is intended to save the hearers. It is ours to sow even in stony places, where no fruit rewards our toil; but still we are bound to look for a harvest, and mourn if it does not appear in due time . . . | |||
