A listener recently asked the theologian John Piper on his ‘Ask Pastor John‘ podcast, “How can I say that I have repented if I commit the same types of sin over and over?” The listener, “Doug,” said he often is “seized by depression” when he thinks of having to ask for repentance over and over again for the same sin. Piper responded by first telling all … [Read more...] about John Piper on Repentance, Confession, and How To Kill Lust
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Preston Sprinkle: Jesus Left the 99 to Pursue the One—And That Means Trans People
(ChurchLeaders) Dr. Preston Sprinkle is a biblical scholar and international speaker who serves as the president of the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender. He is a New York Times best-selling author who has written numerous books including, “People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue” and his latest, “Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What … [Read more...] about Preston Sprinkle: Jesus Left the 99 to Pursue the One—And That Means Trans People
Ravi Zacharias Survivor on the Mixed Apologies From Top RZIM Leaders
(ChurchLeaders) Lori Anne Thompson, one of the survivors of Ravi Zacharias’s abuse, has published a response to the apologies she has received from Abdu Murray, a senior leader with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM), and has also commented on the private apology she received from RZIM president Michael Ramsden. “It is clear to me that Mr. Murray has been an … [Read more...] about Ravi Zacharias Survivor on the Mixed Apologies From Top RZIM Leaders
Beth Moore: ‘Chronic Regret Can Nearly Kill Us.’
Bestselling Christian author and former Southern Baptist Beth Moore used her Twitter platform to explain to her nearly 1 million followers it wasn’t until middle-age that she could fully accept she had been forgiven for her sins. Moore said this unbelief lead to a dangerous cycle. She said she used to believe the “harsh difficulties” she was … [Read more...] about Beth Moore: ‘Chronic Regret Can Nearly Kill Us.’
After Considerable Outrage, Zondervan Halts God Bless the USA Bible’s Production
(ChurchLeaders) HarperCollins Christian Publishing and Zondervan will not be publishing the God Bless the USA Bible after all. The news comes after the circulation of an online petition, as well as a letter written by several Christian authors who have published books with Zondervan. “Zondervan is not publishing, manufacturing or selling the ‘God Bless the USA Bible,’” said … [Read more...] about After Considerable Outrage, Zondervan Halts God Bless the USA Bible’s Production