Here is a selection of the more popular posts for living theology in 2025.
In some cases, I have provided the resource link for the series from which a post is taken. Just click on the title to read the post.
1. “5 Roles of the Holy Spirit and What They Mean for You” draws on the teaching of the Lord Jesus on the Person and Ministry of the Holy Spirit in John 14-16.
2. “5 Things That Will Block Your Prayers” is a popular and practical call to examining your heart for the great work of praying to the Father, in the name of the Son, in the power of the Spirit. It is one post in the series “Reclaiming Prayer.”
3. “5 Steps That Will Strengthen Your Prayer Life.” If the previous post (#3) deals with removing negative blockages, this post encourages you with positive direction in the vital activity of praying.
4. “12 Reasons for Christian Gatherings” is a contribution by Dr. David Wentz. The title speaks for itself on this timely issue.
5. “8 Qualities of Shepherd-Leaders” has been the most-read post for several years on various platforms. For example, it is the all-time most-read post on biblicalleadership.com, with over 60,000 views and counting. It is part 6 of the series “Reclaiming Leadership.”
6. “5 Things to Learn from Gideon’s Fleece” raises some serious doubts about adopting this approach as a legitimate way of determining God’s will. If you want to dig more deeply into this subject, the series “Decision-Making and the Will of God” is waiting for you.
7. “5 Benefits of God’s Ownership of You Through the Spirit” is one segment of the “Being ‘in Christ’” series exploring the significance and relevance of what it means for a person to be ‘in Christ.’ This post listens carefully to Ephesians 1:13-14.
8. “Exploring the Sacred Depths of Gethsemane.” This is one of several posts in a series exploring how Jesus engaged in conflict (“When Conflict Happens”), and a model for our own responses in conflict.
9. “Hospitality in Scripture” is a contribution by Dr. Craig Kraft. It explores some of the many facets of hospitality and its potential for building genuine community.
10. “Why HomologeĊ Matters.” I suppose it helps if you know the Greek word homologeĊ literally means to “say the same thing,” often translated as “confess.” This post is found in the series “Reclaiming Forgiveness,” which we are currently revisiting at living theology.
Here are two additional honorable mentions:
11. “What Is God’s Great Purpose for You?” is the first post of 2025. It offers a solid biblical introduction to one of life’s greatest questions.
12. “What Does ‘Chosen in Christ’ Mean?” This post briefly explores the subject of divine election in Ephesians 1:4—God “chose us in him before the creation of the world.” You might be surprised and encouraged by the conclusion. It is part of the series “Being ‘in Christ.’”
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