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We aren’t the first to be ashamed about Jesus

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Eric Costanzo in AD 0-100, Christian History, Church History, Early Church, Jesus, Jesus, Judeo-Christian History, New Testament, New Testament, Religion, Roman Empire, Scripture Impressions and Digressions, The Apostle Paul, The Church and Society

Romans 1:16: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile." Most of us who have endeavored to follow Christ probably came across this verse early in our journey of faith. While I am … Continue reading We aren’t the first to be ashamed about Jesus →

How I Offended my Homeless Friend

Posted on January 17, 2013January 17, 2013 by Eric Costanzo in James, New Testament, Personal, Poverty, Religion, Scripture Impressions and Digressions, Sermon Notes, The Church and Society

A few weeks ago, I preached a message at our church from James 2:14-18 (see below) in which I made the following statement: "James the Apostle understood that the poor, needy, and under-resourced are fertile ground for the good news we call the gospel message. They are often broken people who are keenly aware of … Continue reading How I Offended my Homeless Friend →

What are the grounds for calling someone a heretic or false teacher?

Posted on November 26, 2012January 17, 2013 by Eric Costanzo in Heresy, Hot Button Commentary ;), Modern Evangelicalism, Orthodoxy, Pastors, The Church and Society, Twenty-First Century

Yesterday I listened to an older podcast of a pastor who, not long ago, was highly influential in my life. As a result of a major change in his ministry, my pastor friend is no longer at his church or currently involved in public preaching. To be clear, there was no moral failure associated with … Continue reading What are the grounds for calling someone a heretic or false teacher? →