Category: Culture
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7 problems with prosperity theology
The prosperity gospel is a movement that has its origins in America about a century ago and came to greater prominence after the Second World War. It has largely grown out of pentecostalism and the Word of Faith movement. It is the idea that it is always the will of God for genuine believers to…
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The decline of Christianity in America, and why I’m hopeful
Christianity is declining in America. New research from the Pew Research Center looks at the data and paints a picture of an even less Christianized future for America. In looking at religious trends and various demographics, Pew shows a downward of trajectory which could have Christians representing less than half of the US population in…
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Blessed are the persecuted. Matthew 5:10-12
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.-Matthew…
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Megachurch pastor takes leave of absence for inappropriate online relationship
Influential megachurch pastor Matt Chandler announced yesterday that he was being placed on leave as a result of an online social media relationship. We shouldn’t jump to conclusions. And the more facts we get about this situation, the better. But I am a believer that when popular ministry figures acknowledge (as Chandler does) or are…
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The greatest danger to the Church
There are 300,000 churches in America. There are many wonderful churches that boldly proclaim the gospel and faithfully teach the Bible every week. There is no perfect church in the world, because every church is full of members who are imperfect people. I think that the biggest issue the American church faces today is related…
Josh Benner 