Of all the statements in the Apostles’ Creed, “he descended into hell” is easily the most controversial. It’s a polarizing, third-rail kind of phrase that has been handled in various ways throughout church history. Some congregations even omit or alter it for use in public worship gatherings. But before we throw it out, blindly accept it, or edit it in our own words, I believe it would be valuable to examine and assess Christ’s descent into hell.
Manners are the outward forms of an inward care for others. They are ways—though varied in different times, locations, and cultures—that we display our love for others.
TGC Canada’s Executive Director, Dwayne Cline, recently reached out to David and asked him a few questions about his life and ministry. David Short served on the council of TGC...
I understand why we might be worried. This sounds scary. And it’ll likely get worse before it gets better. But we must speak to our fears rather than soak in them.
At our church, we sing loudly, with microphones and speakers. Some churches we met in this book must sing quietly so they won’t be heard by neighbours and reported to the authorities.
There is no greater joy in the Christian life than living together in life-giving Christian community. There is no greater privilege in the Christian life than joining arms with brothers...
In terms of high adventure and suspense, Acts 27 is a page-turner. Luke records, in vivid detail and nautically precise terms, the voyage taking Paul from Caesarea towards Rome. Bad weather...
The Bible has an overwhelmingly positive view of sex. It is not something naughty, dirty, sinful, or wrong. It is a good gift of God, meant to be celebrated and enjoyed only—within the confines of marriage.
Pastor Paul Carter explains why he uses the RMM Bible reading plan.
In this episode, Pastors Paul Carter, Steve Bray, and Paul Martin discuss the differences between church planting and church revitalization.
Statistics tell us that 25% of current pastors plan to retire in the six months. If that’s even close to true, then we have to ask the question: where will...
What standing for the truth of God's word even at great personal cost looks like in Canada
