Author Archives: John Harris

Was Jesus really in the tomb for 3-days? Here’s a good way to begin your investigation, look at all the references to the number of days Jesus was in the grave from the Gospel of Matthew. Notice anything? Matthew basically … Continue reading →

“We few… we happy few. We, band of brothers…” Henry V “Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who … Continue reading →

Why use (LifeWay) curriculum on an ongoing basis for your Small Group/Sunday School class? Here’s a few good reasons… (from Ken Braddy) Because your goal as a group leader is to make disciples. Discipleship doesn’t take a week off, but … Continue reading →

A great discussion by some godly pastors. I’m particularly a fan of Dever and Keller. I love Dever on “organization” and Keller is too big a C. S. Lewis fan not to love. Dever: “If you call yourself a Disciple … Continue reading →

Here’s David Platt talking about the biblical basis for local church membership. 1. The gathering of local congregations implies local church membership 2. The idea of “church discipline” implies local church membership 3. The reality of “church leadership” implies local … Continue reading →