Ten Signs of a Grace Church
Here’s the one question I get asked more than any other: “Paul, can you recommend a grace church in (insert small town name I’ve never heard of)?” Usually I can’t [...]
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Why We Are Not a Red-Letter Church
“What kind of church are you?” I wasn’t sure how to answer the question. The lady who had rung my office was thinking of attending one of our Sunday services, but she [...]
Who Are the Grace Preachers?
Can you recommend a grace-based church in my area? I get asked this question a lot. What people want to know is, where are the grace preachers? Or who are the grace [...]
Are you Complementarian, Egalitarian, or Something Else?
Every one of us holds a view about the role of women. What can they do; what can’t they do? Your answers to these questions defines your bias. “Wait, I’m not biased!” [...]
Should Women Remain Silent in Church? What Does the Bible Say?
Should women stay silent in church? Hmm. Tough question. What does the Bible say? NO Act 1:14 They ALL joined together constantly in prayer, along with the WOMEN. NO Act 2:4 [...]
What Burdens Does Jesus Place On Us?
Thyatira is considered one of the bad churches in the Bible. You may recall they had allowed a woman called Jezebel to preach and she led some of the believers astray. So [...]
What does the Bible say about Women Pastors?
Can women pastor? Feed this question into Google, and you’ll be led to a bunch of websites that say no, women cannot pastor or lead churches. Which goes to show you that [...]
If a Woman Can’t be a Husband, She Can’t be a Pastor, Right?
Aimee Semple McPherson, founder of the Foursquare Gospel Church What sort of person makes a good pastor? In his letters Paul lists sixteen desirable qualities (see 1 Tim. [...]
How the Church can shine during COVID-19
Last Sunday in New Zealand, we set a record for the lowest church attendance in living memory. Next Sunday will smash that record because we have just begun a four week [...]
Should we close the Church for the Coronavirus?
“Please don’t come to Mongolia.” I have been asked to visit many countries, but Mongolia’s the only place I’ve been asked to avoid. In 2003 I was heading to [...]
Good News for Small Churches
In his seven letters to the churches, Jesus had a special message for the Philadelphians. He said they were doing well… …because you have a little power, have [...]
The Accepting Church
Freedom is found in knowing that God loves and accepts you. When you know beyond all doubt that you are your Daddy’s delight, you will be free from the need to please [...]
Who are the Pillars in the Church?
As a young man, I was told I was a pillar in the church. It made me feel good to hear the pastor say this, and I could hardly disagree. Of course I was a pillar. I was a good [...]
Bullying in the Church
As a parent of four, I regularly encounter bullying. No, my kids aren’t getting abused at school. But we often receive messages from educators teaching us how to recognize [...]
What Makes a Church a Family?
The gospel of grace has exploded over the past few years. Ten years ago you probably hadn’t heard of Joseph Prince, Andrew Wommack, or Escape to Reality. But today many [...]
8 Signs that a Church Doesn’t Get Grace
A while ago I listed eight signs of a hypergrace church. A hypergrace church preaches the unconditional love of God and the undiluted gospel of grace. A hypergrace church is [...]
It’s Time for Judgment to Begin with the House of God (1 Peter 4:17)
For it is time for judgment to begin with the house of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? (1 Pet 4:17) This [...]
Laodicea, Part 3: Who’s Wretched and Poor? (Rev 3:17)
UPDATE: This is an old article. An updated and expanded commentary on this passage can be found in Paul’s book Letters from Jesus. The Laodicean church was one of the most [...]
Holding Fast in Thyatira: The Seductress versus the Savior (Rev 2:18-29)
UPDATE: This is an old article. An updated and expanded commentary on this passage can be found in Paul’s book Letters from Jesus. Can you imagine what it must be like to [...]
Forsaking Your First Love: What Was the Ephesians’ Problem? (Rev 2:1-7)
UPDATE: This is an old article. An updated and expanded commentary on this passage can be found in Paul’s book Letters from Jesus. Camilla and I are celebrating our [...]
“Culture of Honor,” by Danny Silk
Danny Silk’s book, Culture of Honor, is about relationships that release the life of Heaven into our churches. A “culture of honor” is probably not what you [...]
Escape to Reality 