What Do “make disciples” and “disciple-making” Mean?
Part 1 examines the fundamental definition of what it means to “make disciples” from a biblical context.
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29th January 2024
What Do “make disciples” and “disciple-making” Mean? (Part 2)
Part 2 examines an interpretive dilemma of "make disciples" due to the grammatical structure of Matthew 28:19-20, as well as provides critical commentary on the popular usage of "disciple-making" and its consequences.
29th January 2024
Jesus the Forgotten Rabbi: Part 3
Was Jesus really a 1st century rabbi? If so, what did it mean then, and what does it mean for us today?
4th May 2021
Jesus the Forgotten Rabbi: Part 2
Was Jesus really a 1st century rabbi? If so, what did it mean then, and what does it mean for us today?
4th May 2021
Jesus the Forgotten Rabbi: Part 1
Was Jesus really a 1st century rabbi? If so, what did it mean then, and what does it mean for us today?
4th May 2021
Principles of Conversion: Ownership Brings Activation
What kinds of things need to happen in someone’s conversion to Christianity? It might sound strange to ask such a question, but one look at the state of the church today and it just might be the right question to be asking.
24th May 2013
In the Dust of the Rabbi
I love the phrase "in the dust of the Rabbi." It is so foreign to our 21st century ears, but so important to understand today. It’s where you want to be. And when you see where that is, if you haven’t already, you will want to get there as soon as possible. You will want to live there. In fact, I am going to encourage you to do just that. And what may sound even more extreme—once you are there you will wonder how you ever viewed your Christianity any other way. It is that powerful.
10th July 2012
What Is the Discipleship Deficiency?
Growing up I had one thing on straight—I believed in God and the Bible, specifically, that Jesus was really who he said he was, the Son of God, and that the Bible was inspired by God. My understanding was not very deep on any of it, but it did not matter, as those foundational beliefs were present. It’s what made me a Christian. But what does this have to do with discipleship, or the discipleship deficiency? Everything...
2nd July 2012
Three Ways To Understand Conversion
Popular dictionaries list many different definitions for conversion. In all the definitions, the word "change" is continually used to convey the meaning, regardless of the context (monetary, scientific, medical, religious, etc.) Conversion to Christianity can be understood on three levels—the broad sense, the strict sense, and the discipleship sense. Understanding these has implications for living the Christian life.
15th June 2012