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Theology

Theology

The Inspiration of the Bible

What Is Inspiration?When we say the Bible is inspired we normally don't mean it in the same way we might say that Shakespeare was inspired…
Theology

Answering Tough Questions about CRT, LGBTQ Issues, and Spiritual Formation.

What do CGN leaders believe about things like Critical Race Theory, or how we should relate to those who identify as LGBTQ? Is talking about…
Theology

The Importance of the Incarnation

It doesn’t take long for the average news reader perusing today’s articles to come across a shocking revelation: Scandals are all around us. Of course…
Christian Living
Why Wait For Marriage? (With Jon Keith and Jordan Aly) – A Discussion on dating and sexuality.
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Theology
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls Alive?
Theology
Relevance, Worldliness, and Contextualizing the Gospel
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes–Praying Alone & Praying Together
Theology
Disagreeing Agreeably About Soteriological Issues

Culture

Culture

Prudence Vs Fear: Living in an Age of Terrorism & Refugees

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 Terrorism…
Culture

The Link: Ahmaud Arbery Killing, COVID-19 Relief Fund, Essential Services & More

"Racial Blind Spots, the Church, and the Killing of Ahmaud Arbery"– CalvaryChapel.com"The Church was pivotal in the creation of many systems that form the backbone…
Culture

Pelagian Racism: A Lesson from Church History

“I don’t hate black people, so I’m not part of the problem. Racism is bad, but it’s an individual sin that some people commit. I’m…
Culture
The Link: When the Church Apologizes, Inductive Bible Study Method, WLL 2020 & More
Articles
Fundamentalists, Progressives, and Theological Method
Culture
The Final Countdown: What Do I Decide This Presidential Election?
Culture
Asbury – A Helpful Perspective From Gavin Ortlund
Christian Living
Svieta’s Story: A Refugee’s Story of Overcoming Loss and Finding Community & Purpose
Culture
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The Gospel

Gospel

Why The Gospel Is Central

In past years there has been a re-emphasis and refocus on the centrality of the gospel. It's easy to notice how many organizations, books, conferences…
Gospel

Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity

I recently went on a missions trip to help out near the Ukrainian border of Poland. Though brief, my experience was life-enriching. It also brought…
Gospel

Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)

Over and over again, I discover how easy it is to say the right things, yet how often I must be reminded to live them.…
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Gospel
The Death of God
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Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend

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Layoffs, Furloughs, and the Walk of Faith

I had to make a phone call last week that I didn’t want to make. A call that many have had to make over the…
Ministry & Leadership

Are Elder Boards Biblical? – A Historical/Scriptural Perspective

When looking for a New Testament model for church leadership in the early church, we find a plurality of elders. Nowhere in the New Testament…
Culture

Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening

If anything is certain over the last few months, it is that the predictability of ministry has been anything but certain! Because of the COVID-19/Coronavirus…
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Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?
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Teaching The Bible To Real People with John Whittaker
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Why Pastors Should Partner with Churches Outside Their Movement
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Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
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Missions 2020 Archives

Discipleship

Discipleship

Jesus Ministers to Us in Grace and Truth, Even When We Fail

“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of…
Discipleship

How to Impress Jonathan Edwards

Puritan preacher Jonathan Edwards wrote, “There are two ways of representing and recommending true religion and virtue to the world; the one, by doctrine and…
Discipleship

Recovering the Lost Art of Conversation

One of the most meaningful, worthwhile things in the world is on the verge of extinction. If it were a rare breed of bird, many…
Christian Living
Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions
Discipleship
Soteriology in the Middle Part 2
Christian Living
Want To Be A Good Witness? Do Your Job Well.
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How to See God’s Future for Your Life
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers

Christian Living

Christian Living

Jesus Offers A Greater Rest

I came to faith at the College and Career study at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. The pastor was sharing an overview of the Book…
Christian Living

Why Complaining is Self-Inflicting

God hates complaining! Why? Because the person who complains is focused on earthly things instead of on spiritual things. At least, that’s what God was…
Christian Living

Fight the Lies of Fear with the Truth of God

There was a time in my life when I was totally paralyzed by fear. I lived in a perpetual panic attack for a period of…
Christian Living
I Invited My Trans Friend to My Baptism
Christian Living
Blessing & Humility from Psalm 1
Christian Living
Why I Need to Discern My Thought Life
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Home for Christmas: Pondering the Gospel this Advent Season
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Valuing Christian Community: Join Us at the CGN International Ministry Conference
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Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship