Peccator Justus!
“The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.” -1 Tim. 1.15
The phrase “peccator justus” is Latin for, “justified sinner.” I am not a Latin expert, or anything close to one actually, but the two words are reverberating [...]
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Peccator Justus! Thoughts from the Final Words of Karl Barth
Posted in Gospel of the Kingdom, Pastoral, Reality, fellowship, foundations on May 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »
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 [...]