Baptism Debates: Worthwhile Questions to Consider – Part 1
Water baptism has been consistently practiced by the Church throughout the entire history of the Christian faith. It is practiced by the vast majority of…
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Israel Steinmetz is dean of Academic Affairs for Artios Christian College and pastors New Hope United Church in San Antonio, TX, where he lives with his wife Anna and their eight children. In addition to teaching, Israel is a prolific writer, having co-authored four books and contributed over fifty feature articles to the Bible Advocate. Committed to lifelong learning, Israel holds a Bachelors in Pastoral Ministry, a Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theological Studies and is pursuing the Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Talking TULIP
As we begin a yearlong journey exploring our Statement of Faith, we consider profound questions related to the relationship between God and humanity. Central to…
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How Biblical Fellowship Can Restore the Church – Part 4
The modern Church is in crisis. We do not lack the power, presence or purpose of God. However, we do lack the unified fellowship to…
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How Biblical Fellowship Can Restore the Church – Part 3
The modern Church is in crisis. We do not lack the power, presence or purpose of God. However, we do lack the unified fellowship to…
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How Biblical Fellowship Can Restore the Church – Part 2
The modern Church is in crisis. We do not lack the power, presence or purpose of God. However, we do lack the unified fellowship to…
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How Biblical Fellowship Can Restore the Church – Part 1
The modern Church is in crisis. We do not lack the power, presence or purpose of God. However, we do lack the unified fellowship to…
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A Compelling Case for Contemporary Worship Songs
I grew up singing old traditional hymns. I loved to worship singing them as a child and I love to worship singing them now. Few…
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Restoration
ACT: Guidance for relating to friends with mental health concerns
This is the second article in a two-part series. Read part one here: 5 Things Small Churches Need to Know About Mental Health. “Therefore if…
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Restoration
5 Things Churches Need to Know About Mental Health
One area in which churches could be more informed and proactive is relating to individuals who have mental health concerns. Oftentimes, people who feel isolated…
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Q&A
Is it enough to confess our sins to God privately, or is the church needed for confession?
Is it enough to confess our sins to God privately, or is the church needed for confession? We’ve all heard the saying “Confession is…
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