Deciding when to leave a church is a serious matter, requiring careful consideration of the church's marks, including the faithful preaching of the gospel, the administration of sacraments, and a biblical form of church government and discipline. A church that fails to uphold these marks may be considered apostate, and it is the duty of its members to leave and seek a more authentic community of faith. [... more]

Historically, evangelicalism was defined by doctrine, but now it's often defined by methodology. The unity of the church is a unity of faith, not just a visible organizational structure. The gospel divides people and controversy ensues, but it's a necessary part of the Christian faith. Believers must be careful not to obscure the gospel in pursuit of peace and unity. [... more]

The church has always had to balance unity and purity, distinguishing between non-essential errors and heresies that threaten the very essence of Christianity. The rise of 19th century liberalism has led to a crisis in the church, with many denominations captured by liberal theology and a decline in mainline church membership. The struggle between conservatives and liberals has resulted in church splits and a search for the church in her historic biblical unity. [... more]

The church's unity is a central theme in Jesus' prayer, but its visible manifestation is more fragmented than ever. The ecumenical movement has led to mergers and a broadening of confessional bases, but at what cost to doctrine and confessional purity? [... more]

The church is a body of believers, not isolated limbs, and consists of all those who belong to or are possessed by the Lord. The invisible church refers to true believers found within the visible church, while the visible church is a mixed bag of believers and non-believers. [... more]

The Church is a global construction project of God, built on the foundation of Jesus Christ, with the purpose of reaching the lost and equipping believers to live a life of purpose and service. The Church is not just a local gathering, but a universal body of believers from all nations, cultures, and backgrounds, united in their faith in Jesus Christ. [... more]

The relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and salvation is a complex issue, with different views on the role of the church in securing salvation. Historically, the Cyprianic formula 'extra ecclesiam nulla salus' emphasized the importance of visible membership in the church for salvation, but this view was modified by Augustine, who argued that the church is holy because of its unity with Christ and the activity of the Holy Spirit, and that not everyone within the church is holy. The Donatist controversy also played a significant role in shaping Augustine's views on the church and salvation. [... more]

The Southern Baptist Convention is grappling with issues of biblical authority and false teaching as Pastor Rick Warren's church appoints women pastors, sparking debate over egalitarianism vs complementarianism. Critics argue that Warren's actions undermine the faith and that his purpose-driven church model prioritizes pragmatism over fidelity to God's word. [... more]

The Roman Catholic Church defines seven sacraments, each with divine signification, whereas Protestantism typically recognizes two. The sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church are seen as instrumental causes of justification, with baptism being the instrumental cause, whereas in Protestantism, faith is the instrumental cause. The concept of concupiscence, or the inclination towards sin, is also discussed, with the Roman Catholic Church viewing it as a remaining disposition to sin, whereas the Protestant Reformation views it as sin itself. [... more]

The relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and salvation is a long-standing debate, with different views on the role of the church in securing salvation. Historically, the Cyprianic formula stated that outside the church, there is no salvation, but this view was later modified by Augustine, who emphasized the church's holiness and unity with Christ. The Donatist controversy further highlighted the complexities of church membership and salvation, leading to the Protestant Reformation's emphasis on Scripture and faith alone for salvation. [... more]

The blood of Christ is precious in its uniqueness, value, superiority, and intent. It redeems believers, securing eternal redemption and salvation, and is a perfect sacrifice that makes the Old Testament system obsolete. [... more]

Historical and theological basis for the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and salvation is explored, with a focus on the Donatist controversy and the development of ecclesiology by Augustine. [... more]

Many young millennial pastors lack a robust biblical doctrine of sanctification, leading to a theologically confused, socially confused, and doctrinally confused hybrid of Reformed theology and pragmatism. [... more]