“Character, context, and likely purposes in making an utterance are all factors that make for a sensible interpretation. Proper interpretation requires more than simply paying attention to words.”Paul Copan & Matthew Flannagan, Did God Really Command Genocide? (Kindle location 546).
Paul Copan & Matthew Flannagan, Did God Really Command Genocide? p.12.
“The church’s greatest impact may not stem from asking for great things from a few people, but for many things from a lot of people.” Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 2237).
“We don’t form our partnerships around our statements of faith or doctrine but rather our common love and commitment to our community.”Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 2008).
“Ministry can be changing oil or doing basic car repair for single moms. Ministry can be teaching handicapped children to ride horses. Once churches expand their definition of ministry, the sky is the limit for meaningful opportunities for service.” Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 1903).
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