January 2008 Issue
Whatever happened to the "matchless charms of Christ"?
Shawn Brace
Preaching Christ in all of His beauty is still the best way to make Jesus attractive to those who hear your sermons.
Preaching Christ in all of His beauty is still the best way to make Jesus attractive to those who hear your sermons.Legalism and "righteousness by faith" - Part 1
Roy Gane
"Righteousness by faith" is foundational to the biblical concept of salvation. In Romans 3:21-26, Paul states that God reveals His righteous and just character not only through His law, but also when He extends mercy by justifying and forgiving those who have broken the law, if they accept His righteousness through faith that is of and in Christ and receive His atoning sacrifice.
"Righteousness by faith" is foundational to the biblical concept of salvation. In Romans 3:21-26, Paul states that God reveals His righteous and just character not only through His law, but also when He extends mercy by justifying and forgiving those who have broken the law, if they accept His righteousness through faith that is of and in Christ and receive His atoning sacrifice.Preaching across languages and cultures: Some cautions and suggestions
Jerry Schmalenberger
Preaching outside of one's own cultural and linguistic comfort zone poses potential challenges. Here are some solid principles, from a writer who has preached throughout the world, that address these challenges.
Preaching outside of one's own cultural and linguistic comfort zone poses potential challenges. Here are some solid principles, from a writer who has preached throughout the world, that address these challenges.The best pastor I know
Loren Seibold
In a society that lauds the large-church pastor, you will read a tribute to small-church pastors who fulfill their duties with equal fidelity.
In a society that lauds the large-church pastor, you will read a tribute to small-church pastors who fulfill their duties with equal fidelity.The position of suspense
Gary B. Swanson
A crucial question: Are we truly looking forward to Jesus' return?
A crucial question: Are we truly looking forward to Jesus' return?Letters to the Editor
Rediscovering God in the hospitalI thoroughly enjoyed Leslie Holmes’sarticle “Rediscovering the Heart of Godon a Hospital Gurney” (September 2007).What an encouraging story of hope andperseverance. I, too, am a minister—butI am much younger. Pastor Holmes hasreminded…