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Learnings, teachings, and theology for anyone to reference during difficult times, stressful workdays, and times of study and growth.

 
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What Should You Look for in a Church?

Choosing a church should be about more than convenience, preferences, or a good Sunday experience. In this article, Costi Hinn outlines five marks of a faithful church and reminds us that the church we join will shape our view of God, our convictions, and our habits of obedience.

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How Seeker-Driven Churches Create Anemic Christians

In this article, Costi Hinn exposes five ways seeker-driven churches can produce spiritually anemic Christians, from prioritizing crowds over feeding the sheep to entertaining children without truly evangelizing them. A healthy church is measured not by excitement or attendance, but by faithfulness to Christ, His Word, and His mission.

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Why the Church Exists

In this article, Kevin Hay pulls back the curtain on why the Church exists. It is not just a gathering place but God’s cosmic plan unfolding before the eyes of the world and even the heavenly realm. He reminds us that the Church is God’s chosen instrument to display His glory and extend His grace.

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Why Healthy Churches Must Breathe Scripture

There’s no life without breath—and no spiritual life without God’s Word.

In this article, Kevin Hay reflects on what it means for a church to truly “breathe Scripture,” and why expository preaching is essential to the church’s health and holiness.

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Why Theology Matters

In this article, Costi Hinn unpacks eight reasons why theology matters for everyday Christians. He explains how what we believe about God influences how we pray, how we respond to suffering, how we view our work and relationships, and how we remain steadfast in a culture of confusion. Sound doctrine is not optional—it is the foundation for a life rooted in truth.

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11 Ways to Bless Your Church

Many people focus on what their church can do for them—but what if we flipped the question? In this article, Costi Hinn shares 11 ways to strengthen and serve your local church. We need to remember that we are not spectators in the life of the church, we ARE the church.

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What Happens When Churches Forget the Gospel?

When churches forget the gospel, everything starts to unravel. In this article, Kevin Hay takes a look at the Corinthian church and explores what happens when the gospel becomes background noise—and why faithful churches must never move on from it.

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Who Will Be the Next John MacArthur? 

Due to his immeasurable impact and massive shoes (that took 50+ years to grow), men of all ages ask the same question again and again: Who will be the next John MacArthur? Like mere men, we all have moments of fascination with how God appoints leaders in their time. In this article, Costi Hinn discusses how Christians should view ministry “succession”, warning against potential pitfalls and centering on the truth that Christ will build His church.

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3 (Non-Legalistic) Reasons to Go to Church on Christmas Sunday

Christmas Day is on a Sunday this year, and it is causing a great deal of debate. In one sense, we ought to spend some time thinking deeply about it. After all, Sunday is traditionally the “Lord’s Day” and the church makes a habit of gathering no matter what, because that’s what we do. Yet in another sense, debates can be a little overblown as people lob grenades claiming that those who aren’t holding Christmas Day Sunday services are “sinful compromisers,” while the alleged compromisers fire back, “You legalists!” Wherever you land in this year’s yuletide war over Christmas Day church attendance, Costi Hinn shares 3 reasons his church has chosen to meet on that day.

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Four Characteristics that Foster Unity

Unity is hard to come by in the Christian faith, but it’s important to fulfill our calling. And it’s achievable, no matter what secondary differences we may have. In this article, Costi Hinn outlines four characteristics that will foster the kind of unity every believer (and pastor) desires in their local church.

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Why Church Membership Matters

There is a “membership epidemic” in the church today that must be addressed and solved. The idea of meaningful membership in the local church nearly went extinct during the past 30 years as churches became more focused on seeker-driven models, getting people to come back and fill the seats, and voting with their feet (the idea that you are a member by attending) based on how “fun” the youth center was; disregarding concern for the lack of biblical content.

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Theology Terms Explained: “Ecclesiology”

Ecclesiology is the study of the church and deals with all aspects of the church including its purpose, structure, ordinances, and more. While some aspects of ecclesiology do not directly impact salvation, the way we honor God’s instructions as His church could make all the difference in the world — and in eternity.

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