Passion Points

Here are some good posts for your weekend reading:

8 Signs Your Christianity Is Too Comfortable – Brett McCracken (TGC)
But comfort-seeking is our default mode in a consumerist society, so we often find ourselves in “comfortable Christianity” without even knowing it. What are some indicators that our Christianity has become too cozy, more like a pleasant bottle of port than the uncomfortable, sharpening faith the New Testament envisions?  Here are eight signs that your Christianity might be too comfortable.

The Stupidity of Sin – Kevin DeYoung
Everyone who knows the Bible, knows people, or knows his own heart, knows this to be true: sin makes us stupid.

5 Common Evangelism Excuses – Mark Dever (Crossway)
…even at the time you’re not witnessing, you’re busy spinning, justifying, rationalizing, and explaining to your conscience why it was really wise and faithful and kind and obedient not to share the gospel with a particular person at that time and in that situation.

A Category You Won’t Find in the Bible: The Churchless Christian – Thabiti Anyabwile (Crossway)  It is vital for Christian witness, vital for Christian growth and discipleship, and vital for the health of our local congregations that every Christian find a healthy church that they’re able to be a part of, and serve their gladly.

Hope you have a great Lord’s Day with your local church!