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Gospel Coalition: How to Avoid a Cult of Personality

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This article was posted on the Gospel Coalition website by Zach Nielsen, one of the pastors at The Vine Church in Madison, Wisconsin. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among you, my brothers. What I mean is that each one of you says, “I follow Paul,” or “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” Is Christ divided?… Read more

Galatians 6 – What Does It Mean To Be Spiritual? (pt1 of 3)

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What does it mean to be spiritual? If I asked 10 people in this room that question, I bet I would get 10 different answers. To be spiritual is be one with nature. Or to be spiritual is to have deep and intimate fellowship with the divine force of the universe.… Read more

Matt 21, 23 – Deceived by a Figless Fig Tree (pt3 of 3)

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First point: Talk is cheap without the fruit to back it up. There is a lot of talk in churches. Especially those in leadership, they wouldn’t be in leadership if they were quiet. They wouldn’t be recognized as leaders if they did not far excel others in the group. Excel in terms of gifting.… Read more

Matt 21, 23 – Deceived by a Figless Fig Tree (pt2 of 3)

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How does Jesus respond to this kind of spiritual leadership? 8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one Master and you are all brothers. There are no masters and disciples among us. We’re all brothers and sisters. There is only one Master and his name is Jesus Christ.… Read more

Desiring God: Spiritual Leadership May Be Heartbreaking, but It Is Always Hopeful

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Written by Jon Bloom. Any time a selfish sinner is tasked with leading other selfish sinners in a Godward direction — whether in families, friendships, small groups, churches, or broader movements — there’s going to be trouble. Take Moses, for example. No Old Covenant leader was as meek as Moses (Numbers 12:3), had more intimate interaction with God (Exodus 33:11), and was more unjustly and harshly criticized by those he led.… Read more