With all of the doctrinal and paradigmatic developments of the Church in the last few decades, I believe there is still a woeful lack of true foundations. If the Church is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets (Eph. 2.20), we may conclude that a Church which lacks the characteristic realities that these [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Prophetic Foundations: Gleanings From Jonah
Posted in Bryan Purtle, Prophetism, foundations, tagged end of the age, Jonah, presence of God, Prophetic Foundations, prophets, Purtle on August 7, 2008 | 3 Comments »
True & False Apostles
Posted in Apostolic, Authenticity, Bryan Purtle, Pauline, tagged apostles, Apostolic, Bryan Purtle, Foundational Servants, movements, Pauline Theology on August 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The words of the resurrected Jesus to the church in Ephesus ought to hit home just as much in our generation as they did over 19 centuries ago:
“…you cannot tolerate evil men, and you put to the test those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and you found them to be false; and [...]
The Tent of David
Posted in Apostolic, Bryan Purtle, Pauline, Tent of David, tagged Acts 15, Amos 9, Apostolic, eschatology, Purtle, Tent of David on August 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“I will not…slumber…until I find a dwelling place for the Lord…” -Psm. 132.4a, 5a
“Christ Jesus Himself….in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.” -Eph. 2.20b, 22
There is a fascinating connection between this cry of David and the apostolic mission of Paul. There is a Holy Spirit [...]
The Man, Christ Jesus
Posted in Apostolic, Bryan Purtle, Gospel of the Kingdom, Jesus, tagged Gospel of the Kingdom, humility, Jesus Christ, mercy, Purtle on August 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom…” -Mt. 4.23a
“For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus…” -1 Tim. 2.5
The Gospel of God is the most marvelous thing in the universe. It confronts us in our sin and [...]
Let Your Heart Revive
Posted in Bryan Purtle, Jesus, Revival, tagged Bryan Purtle, Evan Roberts, heritage, Revival, Revival in Wales on August 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am sitting at my desk with one of the original copies of “The Great Revival in Wales”, a book that was published in 1905 and handed out in that same year throughout Western American congregations. It was distributed by a relatively unknown man named Frank Bartleman (author of “Azusa Street”), a revivalist whose fasting, [...]
Pastoral Realities
Posted in Bryan Purtle, Pastoral, Reality, community, fellowship, tagged Bryan Purtle, community, Eph. 4:11, fellowship, foundations, Pastoral Call, Paul, Reality, shepherding on August 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“And He gave some as…pastors…” – Eph. 4:11
I believe the Lord is jealous to raise up multiple pastoral servants within the realm of local Christ-centered communities. These servants will have foundational attributes, and a grace-formed ability to serve as shepherds in the lives of the saints. There is a great deal of pastoral work in [...]
The Cruciality of Israel & Eschatology
Posted in Bryan Purtle, Israelology, Jesus, Pauline, eschatology, tagged apostles and prophets, End-Times, Ladd, Purtle, The Cruciality of Israel & Eschatology on August 6, 2008 | 1 Comment »
“Behold, I have told you in advance.” -Mt. 24.25
“…let the reader understand…” -Mt. 24.15b
“To these He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking of the things concerning the kingdom of God.” -Acts 1.3
“Do you not remember that while I was [...]
One Shot: Reflections On the Life of A.W. Tozer
Posted in A.W. Tozer, Authenticity, Bryan Purtle, Fathering, Reality, foundations, tagged A.W. Tozer, Apostolic, Awakening, Bryan Purtle, Christianity, One Shot, Prayer and Fasting, Revival on August 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am just finishing up a new biography on one of the most beloved prophet-hearted teachers in American history. It’s entitled A Passion for God: The Spiritual Journey of A.W. Tozer, written by Lyle Dorsett. I have long loved Tozer’s writings and messages. For over a decade I’ve relished in his insights and fed off of [...]
