Ou Dwe Kòmanse Yon Kote: Rekipere Estanda Biblik Pou Egzijans Pastoral Nan Misyon

Yon Modèl Biblik Entegrite Pi Wo Pase Enstitisyon nan Misyon Global Entwodiksyon: Klarifye entansyon nou ak lwayote nou Anvan nou antre nan diskisyon sa a, nou dwe bay yon avètisman fondamantal ak enpòtan pou evite nenpòt move konpreyansyon nan epòk jodi a: nou pa kont edikasyon, ni nou pa kont seminè. Se yon bèl benediksyon …

Tienes Que Empezar Por Algún Lado: Recuperando el Estándar Bíblico Para los Requisitos Pastorales en las Misiones

Un Modelo Bíblico de Integridad por Encima de las Instituciones en las Misiones Globales Introducción: Aclarando nuestra intención y lealtad  Antes de sumergirnos en esta discusión, debemos establecer una advertencia fundamental y crucial para evitar cualquier malentendido moderno: no estamos en contra de la educación, ni estamos en contra de los seminarios. Es una bendición …

You Have to Start Somewhere: Reclaiming the Biblical Standard for Pastoral Qualifications in Missions

A Biblical Model for Integrity Over Institutions in Global Missions Introduction: Clarifying Intent and Allegiance Before diving into this discussion, we must lay down a crucial, foundational caveat to prevent any modern misunderstandings: we are not anti-education, nor are we anti-seminary. It is a wonderful blessing for a man to have deep theological polish and …

Eating the Meat and Spitting Out the Bones: A Biblical and Historical Analysis of the Reformation

A Call to Historical Honesty & Radical Biblical Fidelity The Protestant Reformation of the 16th century was, without a doubt, a sovereign and monumental act of God. Through courageous men like Martin Luther, John Calvin, Huldrych Zwingli, and others, God recovered the light of the Gospel, restoring the foundational truth of justification by grace alone …

La Estrecha Línea de la Verdad: Navegando Entre los Dos Peligros de Restar y Añadir a la Palabra de Dios

Guardando la Pureza de la Palabra de Dios y la Libertad del Creyente Frente al Compromiso Humano y las Reglas Impuestas por Hombres Existe un viejo dicho en el alpinismo que afirma que la forma más fácil de perder la vida no es calculando mal la cima, sino dando un paso en falso fuera del …

La Carga del Punto Medio: Una Reflexión Sobre Misiones, Historia y el Evangelio de la Gracia

Cerrando la Brecha entre la Pureza Doctrinal y la Compasión de Cristo Introducción: Unas palabras en nombre de la claridad Para quienes me conocen personalmente, especialmente aquellos que han servido conmigo, mis convicciones no son un secreto. Poseo un amor profundo e inquebrantable por el Señor Jesucristo, una reverencia profunda por la suficiencia de las …

The Burden of the Middle Ground: A Reflection on Missions, History, and the Gospel of Grace

Bridging the Gap Between Doctrinal Purity and Christlike Compassion Introduction: A Word for Clarity’s Sake For those who know me personally, especially those who have served with me, my convictions are no secret. I hold a deep, unwavering love for the Lord Jesus Christ, a profound reverence for the sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures, and …

Gran Komisyon an ak Travay pou Fè Disip ak Tout Kè Nou

Yon Etid sou Matye 28:18–20 ak yon Gid Pratik Etap pa Etap “…Tout pouvwa nan syèl la ak sou tè a te mèt pou mwen. Ale fè disip…” — Jezikri Entwodiksyon: Dènye mo Jezi te kite pou nou yo Imajine sa: onz gason kanpe sou yon mòn nan Galile. Kèk semèn anvan sa, yo te wè …

La Gran Comisión y el Hacer Discípulos Intencionalmente

Un Estudio de Mateo 28:18–20 y una Guía Práctica Paso a Paso “…Toda autoridad me ha sido dada en el cielo y en la tierra. Por tanto, id y haced discípulos…” — Jesucristo Introducción: Las palabras con las que Jesús nos dejó Imagínatelo: once hombres de pie en una ladera en Galilea. Unas semanas antes, habían …

The Great Commission & Intentionally Making Disciples

A Study of Matthew 28:18–20  & Practical Step-by-Step Guide “..All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples..— Jesus Christ Introduction: The Words Jesus Left Us With Picture it: eleven men standing on a hillside in Galilee. A few weeks earlier, they had watched their teacher die …

Lòd nan Lanmou: Yon Gid Biblik pou Yon Kè Ki Gen Lòd

Kote Labib, Panse Saint Augustin ak Travay Pastoral Rankontre Kèk Kesyon pou Nou Reflechi nan Kè Nou Tès Siviv la (Chèche Pi Gwo Byen an): Si w ta pèdi tout konfò sou latè, tout relasyon ak tout sa w te reyalize, ki sèl bagay ki ta rete ki ta ka fè w toujou gen lajwa? Sa …

El Ordo Amoris: Una Guía Bíblica Para el Corazón Ordenado

La Intersección de la Escritura, el Pensamiento Agustiniano y el Ministerio Práctico Reflexiones Preliminares: Preguntas Para el Corazón La prueba de la supervivencia (Encontrando el Summum Bonum): Si fueras a perder cada comodidad terrenal, relación y logro, ¿qué única cosa que permaneciera podría sostener tu gozo? Esto nos obliga a identificar nuestro Summum Bonum (Bien Supremo)—esa única Cosa …

The Ordo Amoris: A Biblical Guide to the Ordered Heart

The Intersection of Scripture, Augustinian Thought, and Practical Ministry Preliminary Reflections: Questions for the Heart The Survival Test (Finding the Summum Bonum): If you were to lose every earthly comfort, relationship, and achievement, what one thing remaining could sustain your joy? This forces us to identify our Summum Bonum (Highest Good)—that one Thing that gives all other “goods” …

Manti sou Bagay ki “Pa Sen”: Mizik, Kilti, ak Libète nan Levanjil la

Kraze Yoke Legalism Kiltirèl la: Reklamasyon Libète Levanjil la nan yon Legliz Global Entwodiksyon an: Sa se pa Levanjil la Nou konn pale anpil sou “Iskandal Lakwa a,” men nou plis eskandalize pa son yon tanbou, yon gita elektrik, yon desen tribi, oswa yon stil lavil. Nou di nou kwè nan yon Bondye ki ka …

El Mito de la Materia “Impura”: La Música, la Cultura y la Libertad del Evangelio

Rompiendo el Yugo del Legalismo Cultural: Reclamando la Libertad del Evangelio en Una Iglesia Global Introducción: Eso no es el Evangelio Solemos hablar del “escándalo de la cruz”, pero con mucha más frecuencia nos escandalizamos por el ritmo de una batería, una guitarra eléctrica, un patrón tribal o una estética urbana. Pretendemos creer en un …

The Myth of “Unholy” Matter: Music, Culture, and the Freedom of the Gospel

Breaking the Yoke of Cultural Legalism: Reclaiming the Freedom of the Gospel in a Global Church The Introduction: That is not the Gospel We often speak of the “Scandal of the Cross,” but we are far more often scandalized by a drum beat, an electric guitar, a tribal pattern, or an urban aesthetic. We claim …

Chimen Mizèrikòd la: Jwenn Espwa ak Repoze nan Travay Kris la Fini an

Yon mesaj pou moun ki dekouraje ak moun ki gen chay Èske w janm gade lavi w byen—panse sekrè w yo, pwomès ou pa t kenbe, ak moman kote w te rebèl yo—epi w rann ou kont ou nan gwo pwoblèm devan yon Bondye ki Sen? Anpil moun eseye ranje santiman sa a nan chèche …

The Path to Mercy: Finding Hope & Rest in the Finished Work of Christ

A Message for the Broken and the Burdened Have you ever looked at your own life—your secret thoughts, your failed promises, and your moments of rebellion—and realized that you are in deep trouble with a Holy God? Many people try to fix this feeling by being “better,” by following rules, or by trying to balance …

El Mito de la “Invitación”: Regresando al Evangelismo Bíblico y un Camino Más Preciso

Comprendiendo la Obra Soberana de Dios en la Salvación y Evitando las Adiciones Humanas Preguntas Para el Corazón del Creyente Antes de examinar la historia y la teología de la «invitación» moderna, todo creyente que lleva el mensaje del Evangelio debe considerar honesta y sobriamente estas cuatro preguntas: ¿Es mi evangelismo un llamado real de un Rey …

Manti sou “Envitasyon” an: Retounen nan fason Bib la anseye Evanjelizasyon ak yon fason ki pi kòrèk

Konprann Travay Bondye nan Salvasyon ak Evite Bagay Moun Ajoute Kesyon pou moun k ap temwaye a poze tèt li Anvan nou egzamine istwa ak teyoloji “envitasyon” modèn nan, chak kwayan k ap pote mesaj Levanjil la ta dwe poze tèt li kat kesyon sa yo ak tout senserite: Depi nan lari ki cho ann …

Fuego Extraño en el Santuario: Un Ruego por el Orden Bíblico y el Pastoreo Sutil en el Púlpito Cristocéntrico

Un llamado a pasar del desempeño emocional a la proclamación bíblica Un ruego global al predicador Este artículo nace de una profunda carga por la Iglesia global. Si bien este problema es significativo en América Latina y el Caribe, se ha convertido en una plaga en todo el mundo, aunque originalmente fue exportado por la …

Dife Etranje nan Sanityè a: Yon Apèl pou Lòd Biblik ak Swen ki Dou nan Chaire ki Santre sou Kris la

Yon Apèl pou n kite Pèfòmans Emosyonèl pou n al nan Proklamasyon Biblik Yon rèl pou tout Predikatè sou tè a Atik sa a soti nan yon gwo fado mwen genyen pou Legliz la toupatou sou tè a. Pandan ke pwoblèm sa a se yon gwo maladi nan Amerik Latin ak nan Karayib la, li …

Strange Fire in the Sanctuary: A Plea for Biblical Order and Gentle Shepherding in the Christ-Centered Pulpit

A Call to Move from Emotional Performance to Biblical Proclamation A Global Plea to the Preacher This article is born from a deep burden for the global Church. While this issue is a significant problem in Latin America and the Caribbean, it has become a plague across the globe, although originally exported from the church …

Between Two Weddings: Sought, Bought, and Made Beautiful

The Progressive Revelation of the Gospel “From Heaven He came and sought her, To be His holy bride; With His own blood he bought her, And for her life He died.” -Samuel J. Stone Thought Provoking Questions For The Heart: If the chronicles of eternity were opened today, would the narrative of your life be a frantic …

REFLECTIONS FOR A NEW HEART: The Conflict of Truth, Part 1 (1 John 2:18–23)

The Hour of Deception and the Evidence of Remaining Main Idea of 1 John (The Central Thesis): 1 John is a pastoral letter written to provide believers with absolute assurance of their salvation and fellowship with God. It serves as a definitive guide to distinguishing truth from error by applying the “tests” of sound doctrine, …

REFLECTIONS FOR A NEW HEART: The Conflict of Love (1 John 2:12-17)

The Condition of the Heart and the Conflict Main Idea of 1 John (The Central Thesis):  1 John is a pastoral letter written to provide believers with absolute assurance of their salvation and fellowship with God. It serves as a definitive guide to distinguishing truth from error by applying the “tests” of sound doctrine, righteous …

REFLECTIONS FOR A NEW HEART: The Test of Love (1 John 2:7-11)

The Evidence of Authentic Affection Main Idea of 1 John (The Central Thesis):  1 John is a pastoral letter written to provide believers with absolute assurance of their salvation and fellowship with God. It serves as a definitive guide to distinguishing truth from error by applying the “tests” of sound doctrine, righteous living, and sacrificial …

La Mecánica de la Justicia Divina: Cómo Dios Perdona y Justifica a Pecadores

Por Qué Un Hombre Inocente Tuvo Que Pagar Una Deuda Infinita Para Que El Culpable Pudiera Quedar Libre I. Introducción: La crisis del evangelio “blando” Vivimos en una era dominada por una versión “terapéutica” del cristianismo. En este marco, Dios es reimaginado como un entrenador de vida benévolo y ligeramente permisivo, cuya función principal es …

The Mechanics of Divine Justice: How God Justifies Sinners and Makes Us Righteous

Why an Innocent Man Had to Pay An Infinite Debt So That The Guilty Could Walk Free I. Introduction: The Crisis of the “Soft” Gospel We live in an era dominated by a “therapeutic” version of Christianity. In this framework, God is reimagined as a benevolent, slightly permissive life coach whose primary function is to …

REFLECTIONS FOR A NEW HEART: The Test of Knowing Him (1 John 2:3-6)

The Evidence of an Authentic Relationship Main Idea of 1 John (The Central Thesis):  1 John is a pastoral letter written to provide believers with absolute assurance of their salvation and fellowship with God. It serves as a definitive guide to distinguishing truth from error by applying the “tests” of sound doctrine, righteous living, and …

REFLEXIONES PARA UN CORAZÓN NUEVO: El Abogado y la Propiciación (1 Juan 2:1-2)

La Provisión para el Pecado y el Alcance del Salvador Idea Principal de 1 Juan (La Tesis Central): 1 Juan es una carta pastoral escrita para proporcionar a los creyentes una seguridad absoluta de su salvación y de su comunión con Dios. Sirve como una guía definitiva para distinguir la verdad del error mediante la …

REFLECTIONS FOR A NEW HEART: The Test of Light and the Reality of Sin (1 John 1:5-10)

The Message of Light and the Logic of Confession Main Idea of 1 John (The Central Thesis): 1 John is a pastoral letter written to provide believers with absolute assurance of their salvation and fellowship with God. It serves as a definitive guide to distinguishing truth from error by applying the “tests” of sound doctrine, …

Gras Bondye Chanje Nou Chak Jou: Repantans se yon Chemen pou Tout Lavi

Repantans, Rasin nan ak Fri a: Jan pou n sispann jwe jwèt relijyon ki pa chanje kè nou Nan anpil legliz jodi a, moun panse “repantans” se yon bagay ki fèt yon sèl fwa, tankou yon pòt ou te pase ladan l lè w te soti nan peche pou w vin jwenn Bondye. Men, lè …

Jan nou Jere Byen Bondye: Richès, Mizè, ak Volonte Bondye

Plis pase sa moun ap di: Jan pou nou gade moun rich ak moun pòv nan yon mond ki peche Jounen jodi a, anpil moun gen yon lide ki senp nan tèt yo: Moun rich gen gwo tantasyon (lanvi), epi moun pòv gen imilite. Anpil fwa, yo panse depi yon moun rich, kè l pa bon, epi …

La Mayordomía, el Estatus y el Soberano: Una Teología Bíblica de los Recursos

Más allá de los estereotipos: Navegando la riqueza, la pobreza y el mandato de la compasión en un mundo caído En el discurso moderno, a menudo se nos presenta un binario moral simplista: El Rico Codicioso frente al Pobre Humilde. Este estereotipo sugiere que la riqueza es una señal de corrupción moral y que la pobreza es …

Stewardship, Status, and the Sovereign: A Biblical Theology of Resources

Beyond Stereotypes: Navigating Wealth, Poverty, and the Mandate of Compassion in a Fallen World In modern discourse, we are often presented with a simplistic moral binary: The Greedy Rich vs. The Humble Poor.This stereotype suggests that wealth is a sign of moral corruption and poverty is a badge of inherent spiritual virtue. However, cultural narratives employ …

REFLEXIONES PARA UN CORAZÓN NUEVO: El Verbo de Vida y la Comunión del Gozo (1 Juan 1:1-4)

El Verbo de Vida y la Comunión del Gozo Idea Principal de 1 Juan (La Tesis Central):  1 Juan es una carta pastoral escrita para proporcionar a los creyentes una seguridad absoluta de su salvación y su comunión con Dios. Sirve como una guía definitiva para distinguir la verdad del error mediante la aplicación de …

REFLECTIONS FOR A NEW HEART: The Word of Life and the Fellowship of Joy (1 John 1:1-4)

The Word of Life and the Fellowship of Joy Main Idea of 1 John (The Central Thesis): 1 John is a pastoral letter written to provide believers with absolute assurance of their salvation and fellowship with God. It serves as a definitive guide to distinguishing truth from error by applying the “tests” of sound doctrine, …

The Grace of Imperfect Turning: Why Repentance is a Lifelong Trajectory, Not a Finished Transaction

Repentance, the Root and the Fruit: Escaping the Trap of Religious Behavior Modification In many modern Christian circles, repentance has been relegated to a singular, historical event—a spiritual hurdle crossed at the beginning of one’s journey. However, a deep dive into the biblical text reveals that true biblical repentance (metanoia) is not a one-time transaction; …

Souverènite nan Dispersyon an: Yon Téyoloji Biblik ak Aplikasyon Pratik pou yon Monn k ap Chanje Tout Tan

Imigrasyon, Misyon, ak Diferans ant Wayòm yo I. Prefas: Kesyon pou Legliz la Reflechi Anvan nou antre nan done politik oswa diskisyon legal, nou dwe egzamine pwòp kè nou. Kesyon sa yo sèvi kòm yon “kad referans” téyolojik pou asire n ke fason nou wè bagay yo baze sou Evanjil la olye de enterè politik …