https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:37:16 +0000 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:29:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/mercy-ministry-mission-strategy The title of this piece comes from Phil D's blog "Mercy Ministry in Mission Strategy" where he shows the allure and pitfalls of mercy ministry, especially for those captivated by "issues of mercy and justice." He argues that John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/mercy-ministry-mission-strategy Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:29:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/resources-preaching-miracles-jesus In this short piece, I will highlight four books that have been helpful in sermon preparation on the miracles of Jesus, a subject which occupies about twenty percent of the contents of the Gospels. John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/resources-preaching-miracles-jesus Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:42:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/how-definite-atonement-secures-purpose-mode-and-outcome "Who did Christ die for?" is an important question. Today it is common to hear the response that "Jesus died for everyone." In his January 21, 2019 article, Alex Kocman looks at that assertion and concludes that the "L" of TULIP which he renders as 'definite atonement' instead of its mo John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/how-definite-atonement-secures-purpose-mode-and-outcome Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:34:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/new-resource-preaching-and-teaching-jesus-miracles Vern Poythress, professor of New Testament Interpretation at Westminster Seminary recently published his book The Miracles of Jesus: How the Savior's Mighty Acts Serve as Signs of Redemption. John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/preaching/new-resource-preaching-and-teaching-jesus-miracles Sat, 27 Feb 2016 22:32:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/missionary-flame-reformed-theology In his address to a newly founded mission organization, Edmund Clowney sketched out three factors that give fuel to Reformed missions, namely, "The Glory of God", "The Grace of God", and the "Kingdom of God." His article is part of a larger collection entitled Calvin and World Mission John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/missionary-flame-reformed-theology Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:27:39 +0000