Why Biblical Counselling Needs Africa; and Africa Needs It
Biblical counselling has a relatively short history in Africa. This article considers both how our cultural instincts support and oppose it.
Biblical counselling has a relatively short history in Africa. This article considers both how our cultural instincts support and oppose it.
In Matthew 24-25 Jesus helps us discern false prophets and hope in God’s promises while we wait, even if it feels the world is falling apart.
God doesn’t only save individuals, he gathers his people to worship. We therefore cannot fully worship God apart from our church community.
Church revitalisation is difficult work. Added to that, pastors are imperfect and prone to make mistakes. Siyabulela shares a few of his own.
Votre pasteur se qualifie peut-être ‘d’oint du Seigneur’. À tous égards, il est peut-être un puissant homme de Dieu. Mais si cela signifie qu’il est au-dessus de toute critique et de toute correction, alors il n’est peut-être pas le grand dirigeant qu’il prétend être.
The gospel undoes the dehumanising effects of colonial Africa. It offers both a way to lament wrongs and rejoice in our languages and cultures.
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Listen NowHow do we explain the theological demise in African Christianity? This article identifies five areas we must address to prevent the decline.
Some view Cohen’s “Hallelujah” as a Christian song, while others see it as blasphemous. Let’s explore the reasons behind this divide.
What is spiritual authority for? Too many mamas and papas have turned it into the means for selfish gain, instead making much of Christ.
While the gifts continue, we don’t need apostles and prophets today. We have the revelation of God’s word about his Son through his Spirit.
It’s not unusual to wonder and ask when we’re suffering: am I cursed? Is my family? Is this the consequence of sin? The Bible offers answers.
Christian, you aren’t possessed. The devil is a liar. A deceiver. He’ll do whatever it takes to shake your confidence in Christ and the gospel.
Church discipline protects God’s glory and promotes spiritual health. God’s people cannot be indifferent to sin. Holiness must be our ambition.
Biblical counselling has a relatively short history in Africa. This article considers both how our cultural instincts support and oppose it.
The songs we sing as a church should teach, encourage and disciple us from the Bible, allowing us to worship corporately.
Un culte est-t-il toujours spécial même si personne n’est guéri et qu’aucun démon n’est chassé ? L’auteur de cet article nous répond
It’s human to want to hear from God. So where do we turn? If the Bible isn’t the word of God but only contains them we should look elsewhere.
Though Genesis 1-2 teaches us about creation, the focus is on God. In fact, Genesis 1 alone reveals three foundational truths about God.
In Matthew 24-25 Jesus helps us discern false prophets and hope in God’s promises while we wait, even if it feels the world is falling apart.
God doesn’t only save individuals, he gathers his people to worship. We therefore cannot fully worship God apart from our church community.