Tom Schmidt's BlogThe Folly Of Mysticism There are many today who fall for the folly of mysticism. Mysticism can be defined in many ways, but put simply it is to allow feelings, rather than objective facts which are understood to align with reality, and information found outside of the Bible to dictate one’s view and approach to […]
What is Theology? Can it be Compared to a Science? (Machen) Machen gives a very helpful definition of theology and an explanation of why it is comparable to science: “Theology, we hold, is not an attempt to express in merely symbolic terms an inner experience which must be expressed in different terms in subsequent generations; […]
It is Good to Live for the King of Glory–Psalm 1 I recently had the opportunity to preach on Psalm 1 at Ransom City Church. If you want to listen to it, go here: http://www.ransomcitychurch.org/kingofglory Below is my outline: Psalm 1: The Blessed Life Living under God’s Care (2 Ways to Live) Intro: New […]
Cross of Christ Fellowship Facebook and Twitter Pages Our Naperville church plant, Cross of Christ Fellowship, now has its own twitter and facebook page! Here’s some links to these: Twitter: Follow us at @CCFNaperville (https://twitter.com/CCFNaperville) Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossofchristfellowship Please take the time to visit our pages, follow our twitter, like and share our facebook page. Cross […]
4 Encouragements and 4 Exhortations for Christian Community This month we are starting up a new community group in Naperville. A community group is a weekly gathering of believers who meet to share their lives together for mutual fellowship, prayer, and encouragement in Christ. It is the manner in which our sending church and church […]
Love Covers a Multitude of Sins: Both Yours and Mine Our Naperville church plant, Cross of Christ Fellowship, is growing. As we grow, we hope to be develop God-honoring community, where people are known and cared for. True community—where believers are really known and share each others burdens (Gal 6:2)—is a place where temptations for […]
Love: A Fundamental Characteristic of Christian Community Right now our Naperville church plant, Cross of Christ Fellowship, is in the core team building stage. We are working hard to find other believers–striving for at least 40 adults–who are willing to sacrificially come together to create a new community, in order to see Jesus treasured in […]
BOOK REVIEW: Outgrowing the Ingrown Church by C. John Miller (1986, Zondervan) Part 2 (this post is the second part of my review, to see the first go here) Miller goes on explain how God’s glory is the missionary motive for the church (ch 5). He gives four steps to pursue a renewal of the […]
BOOK REVIEW: Outgrowing the Ingrown Church by C. John Miller (1986, Zondervan) Part 1 This was a required read for my church planting residency at Redeemer Fellowship. Even though it was written in 1986, the book is just as relevant, timely, and important today. Essentially, it is a call for ingrown, self-centered, evangelism-neglecting churches and […]
Incompatible New Identity The Creator has recreated a people to display His glory and enjoy His presence forever. God witnessed His creation rebel against Him and descend into the darkness of slavery to sin and death; but, in His loving-kindness, He came and redeemed a people to be His children and enjoy fellowship with Him […]