Archive for November, 2009

Core Values Study: Gospel Centrality

In his article The Centrality of the Gospel Tim Keller explains from Galatians 2:14, “…the Christian life is a process of renewing every dimension of our life– spiritual, psychological, corporate, social–by thinking, hoping, and living out the “lines” or ramifications of the gospel. The gospel is to be applied to every area of thinking, feeling, [...]

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What is God’s Purpose in the World He Created?

The question “What is God’s purpose in the world he created?” is intimidating. God is an infinite being and our knowledge of Him is not exhaustive. However, the Bible emphasizes the declaration of God’s glory above all else as His purpose in the world. The purpose of God in the world is to bring glory [...]

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Core Values Study: Cultural Engagement

This is the sixth of seven core values we have studied as a group in the planning of Providence Church. So far we’ve looked at Sent Living, Family Focused, Bible Sufficiency, Kingdom Priority, and Authentic Community. Now lets look at the value of Cultural Engagement. The New Testament reveals the counter-cultural essence of the Church [...]

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Providence Church: East Lee Planting Update 1

Hudson Taylor (1832-1905), a longtime missionary to China, once said, “There are no shortcuts to planting the church. And suffering, self-sacrifice, and a servant spirit will be prerequisite to faithfulness and success in any setting.” The very term “planting” used by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:6 (referring to gospel ministry resulting in the [...]

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