Is Our Mercy Ministry Christ-Centered?
Over the last few years, at least in my denomination (PCA), there has been a lot of talk regarding the importance of making sure that our ministries are “Christ-centered” or “Gospel-centered” in their main thrust. After all, we don’t want ministries that are just about moralism or doing good works; we want ministries that are about grace and the cross.
This “Christ-centered” focus is particularly evident when it comes to how we preach. We don’t want our preaching to turn into just the standard “do” sermons that invite a moralism that undermines the truths of the gospel. The center of our preaching must always be the redemptive work of Christ.… Continue reading...