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Forgiveness Isn’t the Whole Gospel

by Ben Sternke on February 1, 2011

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When we preach the gospel as merely “forgiveness of sins,” we don’t naturally lead people toward discipleship to Jesus.

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Revival and the Everyday

by Ben Sternke on January 16, 2011

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Some quotes from Greg Boyd on practicing the presence of God instead of seeking revival as a big event.

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The Purpose of Church

by Ben Sternke on April 28, 2010

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The purpose of church is…?

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Gathering in the Name of Jesus

by Ben Sternke on March 29, 2010

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A quote from Dallas Willard on the purpose of disciples of Jesus gathering together.

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Willard on Big Events

by Ben Sternke on March 25, 2010

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Dallas Willard comments on the idea that the kingdom of God is a big event at a special place.

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Jesus the Misfit

by Ben Sternke on March 23, 2010

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In his new book Knowing Christ Today, Dallas Willard identifies Jesus as a misfit: one who stands apart from all attempts to box him in.

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Action and Movement in the Kingdom

by Ben Sternke on March 1, 2010

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In the kingdom, the rule is: Do what you cannot do, and you’ll find you can, because the Spirit was with you.

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Missional Shmissional

by Ben Sternke on February 24, 2010

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The problem with “missional” is that it can become a trendy word we use to baptize what we’re already doing.

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Reflections on the Ecclesia National Gathering

by Ben Sternke on February 22, 2010

A few preliminary reflections from the Ecclesia National Gathering February 2010.

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