By Elizabeth Prata In 2010 I reported on a stunning move by the Scottish Episcopal Church to change all male-oriented language to gender neutral language. Well 13 years ago it was stunning. A new order of service produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church has caused controversy by removing masculine references to God. “Female priests asked why… Continue reading What happens when a national church rules that God is no longer male?
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Walking Worthy in Marriage – Emmanuel Baptist Church
What follows is a slightly edited version of a message I gave at a recent wedding. We’ve just heard from Ephesians 4:1-6, words which you asked to be read here during your wedding ceremony. This is a rich passage to ponder at the beginning of your marriage. You two are no doubt aware that these verses… Continue reading Walking Worthy in Marriage – Emmanuel Baptist Church
Christ, not Caesar, Is Head of the Church
A Biblical Case for the Church’s Duty to Remain Open Christ is Lord of all. He is the one true head of the church (Ephesians 1:22; 5:23; Colossians 1:18). He is also King of kings—sovereign over every earthly authority (1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 17:14; 19:16). Grace Community Church has always stood immovably on those biblical principles. As His people,… Continue reading Christ, not Caesar, Is Head of the Church
The Impotence of the False Church
We need the timeless truths of God’s Word to make sense of this crazy world. But Scripture not only explains what is really going on—it also fills us with hope as God works His sovereign plan to its ultimate, glorious conclusion. This blog series, first run in January 2016, is a timely reminder to that… Continue reading The Impotence of the False Church
Did God Forbid us to Critique or Criticize Church Leaders?
In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series originally appeared on April 10, 2017. -ed. False teaching thrives in environments where it is unlikely… Continue reading Did God Forbid us to Critique or Criticize Church Leaders?