How to Organize Discipleship Training – Part 4 – Interacting with Non-Biblical Worldviews in the World

July 26, 2020   |  

Part 1 – http://www.marketfaith.org/2020/07/how-to-organize-discipleship-training-part-1-grasping-the-big-picture
Part 2 – http://www.marketfaith.org/2020/07/how-to-organize-discipleship-training-part-2-the-need-for-a-worldview-paradigm/
Part 3 – http://www.marketfaith.org/2020/07/how-to-organize-discipleship-training-part-3-a-biblical-worldview-as-a-foundation There are a lot of different belief systems in the world. These are represented by the many religions, cults, and philosophies that we see all around. And while virtually all of us interact with people who adhere to…
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How to Organize Discipleship Training – Part 3 – A Biblical Worldview as a Foundation

July 25, 2020   |  

Part 1 – http://www.marketfaith.org/2020/07/how-to-organize-discipleship-training-part-1-grasping-the-big-picture/ Part 2 – http://www.marketfaith.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=9373&action=edit A person’s worldview directly expresses the way they understand reality to be organized. In practical terms, this means that whatever people believe at a worldview level WILL BE expressed in their daily life. Think of it this way: Would you act in…
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How to Organize Discipleship Training – Part 2 – The Need for a Worldview Paradigm

July 24, 2020   |  

Part 1 – http://www.marketfaith.org/2020/07/how-to-organize-discipleship-training-part-1-grasping-the-big-picture/ Traditionally, a study of the topic of worldview, and even the use of a worldview paradigm, was unnecessary in American churches in most situations. The value of understanding worldview concepts comes into play when non-biblical beliefs are prominent in a society, and that did not used…
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How to Organize Discipleship Training – Part 1 – Grasping the Big Picture

July 23, 2020   |  

The State of Discipleship Training in America
Tragically, the state of discipleship training in American churches is frightfully dismaying. Let me break it down for you just a little. According to George Barna’s latest study, while 51% of Americans say they believe in the God of the Bible, only 6%…
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“Secular” Does Not Mean Non-religious

July 2, 2020   |  

Phil Zuckerman is a professor of sociology and secular studies at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. As a part of his job, he teaches about religion and the nature of religion. In his teaching, he makes a distinction between what is secular and what is religious. To explain his understanding…
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What is “Historic Christianity?” Part 3

June 26, 2020   |  

View part one of this series at: http://www.marketfaith.org/2020/06/what-is-historic-christianity-part-1
View part two of this series at: http://www.marketfaith.org/2020/06/what-is-historic-christianity-part-2 “You need the Holy Ghost!” said James, a dedicated member of the United Pentecostal Church International to his Baptist friend, Dave. “I already have the Holy Spirit,” replied Dave. “No you don’t!” retorted James.…
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