Tag: Church
God’s Church? More people claim no affiliation, what to do?
A recent poll says fewer people attend any church. If fewer people are going to church, should the church change its approach to the Gospel? Well, that depends. Is the church already following the Lord’s guidance? In that case, there is no pressing need for the church to change. But if a church has strayed…
Jesus’ Second Coming was delayed as planned all along
How should we respond to the delay of Jesus’ second coming? The second coming of Christ is an anxiously awaited event. Tens of thousands; or hopefully tens of millions of people around the world look forward to the soon return of Jesus. But the last few decades have seen many of those anxious Christians disappointed in…
The Mustard Seed in the Kingdom Parables, is it smallest?
Matthew thirteen: The parable of the mustard seed. Is the mustard seed really the smallest of all seeds as Jesus seems to suggest? And does the mustard seed really grow into a tree? Do the answers to these questions expose the fact that we shouldn’t take the Bible literally? And was Jesus confused about which…
Will the Christian Church of Europe Die in this Generation?
Will the Christian Church survive in Europe? Many say that the Christian Church in Europe represents a dying religion. What do you think? In many parts of the world, the religion is under siege. Can it survive? Will it succumb to the advance of modern science and the modern thinkers who have little use for…