An Old Testament Theology of Prosperity
The Old Testament is full of promises, but is one of them material prosperity for believers? We must consider the overarching story of the OT to answer that.
The Old Testament is full of promises, but is one of them material prosperity for believers? We must consider the overarching story of the OT to answer that.
How do we define and measure spiritual maturity? It’s got less to do with impressive signs or works and more to do with internal transformation.
Even though Jesus was offering him healing, the man at Bethesda struggled to give up his superstitions for faith. We’re often just like him.
Our continent is as broad as it is diverse, but each year sees more and more people moving to large cities, where CTC is equipping pastors to reach them.
Just as Abraham faced one of the greatest tests, when God asked him to give up his son, our heavenly Father offered up his only Son so that we’d be forgiven.
Is your Church spiritually healthy? The engine behind spiritual health and the fuel that keeps it running is simple but profound.
As in Jeremiah’s day, many false prophets declare “peace, peace.” But there’s no peace until God has dealt with our sin in his Son.
The story of Christianity in Africa, begun in a quiet corner of Alexandria, Egypt, in the first century, is now a global movement changing the world.
How long? The refrain used in the book of Habbakuk echoes across every generation. A meditative reflection and application to 21st century struggles.
Like so many of us, Habakkuk struggles to trust God in the face of evil and injustice. So join him on his journey of learning to faithfully trust in God.
Fruitfulness in the Christian life is made possible not only by our faithfulness to God, but Christ’s. So Ezra offers a small picture of God’s grace at work.
Ezra’s faithfulness to teaching God’s people his laws and decrees and his devotion to studying and observing God’s law in many ways points us to Christ.
The fulfilment of a promise of God’s people being restored to the land he promised them, after suffering in exile. How it all points us to the gospel.
Cities are intimidating places, especially for small churches. But we needn’t go alone. City to City Africa offers great partnerships for urban ministry.
How do we define and measure spiritual maturity? It’s got less to do with impressive signs or works and more to do with internal transformation.
Even though Jesus was offering him healing, the man at Bethesda struggled to give up his superstitions for faith. We’re often just like him.
Our continent is as broad as it is diverse, but each year sees more and more people moving to large cities, where CTC is equipping pastors to reach them.
Just as Abraham faced one of the greatest tests, when God asked him to give up his son, our heavenly Father offered up his only Son so that we’d be forgiven.
Like the sheep they’re called to tend to, ministry workers easily forget the great love of the Chief Shepherd. But only that can sustain faithful ministry.
As in Jeremiah’s day, many false prophets declare “peace, peace.” But there’s no peace until God has dealt with our sin in his Son.