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Theology

The Case for Premillennialism

Premillennialism teaches that Jesus will physically return to the earth where He will reign for a literal one thousand year period. The major contrasting view…
Discipleship

Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)

I'm sure you've heard the phrase "toxic masculinity." I think I understand—and even, to a degree, can sympathize with—the phrase. Terrible men have and do…
Theology

The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters

In the past many months I've been preaching through the Gospel of John. Every time we give fresh attention to the Bible we see things…
Theology
Complicit Spiritual Warfare: An Observation from Job
Theology
3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders
Christian Living
He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)
Theology
How Being “Saved by Jesus” May Mean More than You Think
Podcasts
What Do CGN Leaders Believe About the End Times?
Gospel
The Middle East and the Mission of God
Culture

Christmas Edition: J.K. Rowling, Charlie Brown Theology, Tidings of Comfort & More

"Just Drop the Blanket"– The Gospel Coalition"But while working so diligently to learn those lines, there is one important thing I didn’t notice then, and…
Culture

The Link: Marijuana, 1,000+ Committed to Christ, Religious Liberty & More

"Best of Series: Marijuana and Christians"– CalvaryChapel.com"On this 'Best Of' episode, Pastor Brian Brodersen and toxicologist Dr. Lu Wing discuss legalized Marijuana, the cultural questions…
Culture

The Mayflower Pilgrims, Romanian Extension Site, Covenant Theology, & More

"The Mayflower Pilgrims—as Not Seen on TV"– Christianity Today"Pop culture has given us a distorted picture of the religious separatists who founded Plymouth Colony. Historian…
Culture
Pray for Australia: An Update from Bruce Clarke
Culture
N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More
Culture
Religious Freedom, The Wounds of a Friend, Dr. Lu Wing on Vaccines & More
Culture
The Link: Renewal for Tired Pastors, Longing for Justice, Character Formation & More
Culture
Instagram is Prayer (to the God of Image)
Culture
The Link: Kobe Bryant, CGN Local Connectors, Serbia Migrants & More
Gospel

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

“Gospel-centered” seems to be a catchphrase these days. Some may say it without really knowing what the term represents. Being gospel-centered is important to our…
Gospel

Advent: The Holy Spirit

Part 3 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. To recap the previous articles in this…
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
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Gospel
Peace on Earth
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Ministry & Leadership

What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?

In Acts 20:26 Paul the Apostle tells the leaders of the Ephesian church that he innocent of their blood because, during his time in Ephesus,…
Ministry & Leadership

Importing Missions like a Bottle of Coca-Cola

Over the past few decades there has been much to do over the term “missiology” (the theological study of the church and her mission in…
Ministry & Leadership

Women, God Wants to Use You

We have a tradition in the West where the groom carries the bride across the house's threshold on their wedding day. Do you know where…
Discipleship
Kay Smith — Woman of Influence
Christian Living
While We Wait: Being the Church During Lockdown
Ministry & Leadership
The 3 Basic Tasks of Pastoral Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
It’s all about Jesus
Ministry & Leadership
Missions 2020 Archives
Ministry & Leadership
10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Church Planting
Discipleship

Quiet Time in a Garbage Dump

I dropped the kids off at school in the nick of time, as usual. Looking at the clock, I realized I had a hour-and-a-half to…
Discipleship

The Church & Victims of Depression

The phone rang at 2am again. I knew who it was before answering. In recent weeks, Anita (not her real name) often called in the…
Discipleship

How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple

Jesus commands us to make disciples. That is true of all Christians, in all lines of work, of all giftings, in all cultures throughout all…
Discipleship
Lies About Us
Discipleship
7 Reasons You Don’t Want to Skip Church on Sunday
Discipleship
Are You Offended by Jesus’ Method?
Bible Study
Paul AND Timothy — Philippians 1:1
Christian Living
Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation
Discipleship
Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection
Christian Living

Looking to Jesus — Part 2 of 2

Editor’s Note: Click here to access Part 1 of this article, published on October 29, 2024. 3. We look to Jesus because he looked ahead…
Bible Study

Seams Between the Psalms

A handful of years ago, I had the wild idea to purchase a set of multi-colored highlighters and mark word repetition in the Psalms. I…
Christian Living

In Everything Give Thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

I Thessalonians 5:18 “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Ever feel like you got things…
Christian Living
‘Tis the Season to Be Vulnerable
Christian Living
Parenting, Perseverance, and God’s Love
Christian Living
Advent: Hope in the In-Between
Christian Living
Asking the Right Questions
Christian Living
Purity Culture: It’s A Different Gospel
Christian Living
Why I Am Thankful for My Experience with Panic Attacks Part 1