How to Organize Discipleship Training – Part 3 – A Biblical Worldview as a Foundation

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

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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I Just Can’t Believe They Would Do That!!!

During the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis, political leaders were seriously trying to figure out how to deal with the outbreak. They were desperate to implement policies that would keep people safe in the face of this deadly threat. As time moved forward, it became evident that most places…
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How to Organize Discipleship Training – Part 1 – Grasping the Big Picture

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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Jesus Would Never Do That!

So when is religious freedom a bad thing? According to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), it is when it is used for “discrimination” and “bigotry” against LGBTQ people. This assertion was made specifically as an attack against Christians who believe in the biblical view of marriage as being one man and one…
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“Secular” Does Not Mean Non-religious

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

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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