Josh Benner

Blessed are the persecuted: the Christian life and opposition

By the Josh Benner Blog on April 13, 2018 • ( 0 )

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… Read More ›
Reaction: Bill Hybels steps down

By the Josh Benner Blog on April 11, 2018 • ( 0 )

Bill Hybels stepped down as the pastor of Willow Creek Church in suburban Chicago yesterday. This came a few weeks after a Chicago Tribune report which talked about decades of sexual misconduct: lingering hugs to females, kissing women staffers, inappropriate… Read More ›
8 signs of a maturing Christian

By the Josh Benner Blog on April 10, 2018 • ( 0 )

For a person who believes in the gospel, Jesus did not save us from our sin to keep us the same. Salvation happens in an instant by means of faith. But for the rest of life, a person is on… Read More ›
Not man’s gospel

By the Josh Benner Blog on April 9, 2018 • ( 0 )

Originally published January 18, 2017 In Paul’s letter to the Galatians, he says “For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel” (Galatians 1:11). That is one of the most… Read More ›