Convertirea (Conversion) 9Marks Romanian Journal (9Semne)

9Marks is deeply interested in the doctrine of conversion (its the fourth mark) because its tightly tied to the doctrine of the church. If the church is a house conversion is the timber. The timber you use will dramatically affect the kind of house you get. Will you include the timber of divine sovereignty? Human responsibility? Repentance? Faith? Start with Jared Wilsons reflections on the beauty of the doctrine and Owen Strachans historical observations. Thomas Schreiner and Steve Wellum also help us to get our doctrine right. This is critical friends. Owens piece especially will help you to see why as will Bobby Jamiesons instructive book review on Revival and Revivalism. Once youve got the doctrine right you need to think about how it connects to the life of the church. For that purpose weve called in Jeramie Rinne Michael Lawrence Mike Mckinley and Shai Linne. Zach Schlegels review of Finally Alive might also surprise you with its pastoral insight. There is underestimated power in the doctrine of conversion but only if we get it right. Have you? Have your people? Does it show up in the habits practices and structures of your churchs life together?