Resources by Bobby Harrington:
Did the Roman Catholic Church Give Us the Bible?
Many Evangelical Christians are now questioning foundational truths they have traditionally accepted. For example, in the midst of contemporary theological confusion, there are Evangelicals looking at the Roman Catholic Church as an attractive option. After all, it is ancient, with a long stable tradition. I understand this attraction of Roman Catholicism. My family on my...
Bobby Harrington
RENEW Theology: What is Essential? What is Important? What is Personal?
Your theology is simply your “organized beliefs about God.” Everyone consciously or unconsciously has beliefs about God which they have organized one way or another. In this sense, everyone is a theologian. But not every disciple of Jesus is a good theologian. For example, it is possible to have beliefs about God that are not...
Bobby Harrington
What is Good Friday? Its Events, Context, and Significance
What is Good Friday, and why do Christians celebrate it? Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday. It is commemorated as the day on which Jesus Christ was crucified. For many Christians, it is a special day of fasting and repentance. Let’s explore Good Friday and what makes a day of execution something we...
Bobby Harrington
Why Do We Celebrate Easter? J.E.S.U.S. gives us 5 Easy-to-Remember Reasons.
Why do we celebrate Easter? Easter is the most important event that has occurred so far in human history. It is the day Christians celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. It is a celebration of the inflection point of what Scripture refers to as the gospel—God’s good news. The crucial elements of the gospel are...
Bobby Harrington
Discipling Minds for This Cultural Moment
Part of Christian discipleship is to disciple minds. In order to help us disciple minds for this cultural moment, we will explore three questions about current Western culture. You know those “You are here” signs in malls and amusement parks and on hiking trails? At one time or another, many of us have found ourselves...
How Does a Person Forfeit Their Salvation? (Part 4)
Can a Christian lose their salvation, and if so, how does a person forfeit their salvation? This is Part 4 of a series dealing with these questions and exploring our eternal security as Christians. For Part 1 (“Are We Eternally Secure or Must We Have Faithful Faith?”), click here. For Part 2 (“Can a Christian...
Bobby Harrington
What Does the Bible Say about Baptism?
What does the Bible say about baptism? Baptism is immersion in water which expresses repentance from sinful lifestyles and saving faith in Jesus. It is to becoming a Christian what the wedding ceremony is to becoming married. As such, it is best seen as a starting line, not the finish line. Baptism is an important...
Bobby Harrington
Hiring Ministerial Staff Today: Q&A with Tim Foot
Bobby Harrington and Tim Foot, CEO/President of Slingshot Group, discuss the current needs churches face in hiring ministerial staff who are aligned around mission and theology. They also discuss RENEW’s connecting place for job seekers and employers over theological alignment:…
Complementarian Versus Egalitarian: 10 Questions for Egalitarian Church Leaders
When it comes to the complementarian versus egalitarian debate in the church and home, there are 10 questions to consider which get at the heart of egalitarianism and its implications. These 10 questions will help you delve into important areas…
Complementarian VS Egalitarian: 10 Questions for Egalitarian Church Leaders
When it comes to the complementarian vs egalitarian debate in the church and home, here are 10 questions to think about for egalitarian leaders. For an ebook form of this article, click here. If you are a church leader leaning toward an egalitarian approach to men and women in church leadership, we want to engage...
8 New Books for Discipling Minds in 2022
My favorite verses on the invisible and spiritual war that we are involved in as disciples of Jesus are found in 2 Corinthians 10:3-5. The apostle Paul writes, For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On...
Bobby Harrington
The New Year’s Resolution That Matters Most
What is the new year’s resolution that matters most? It’s the one most closely connected to our ultimate purpose as humans. “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. “I don’t much care where—” said...
Bobby Harrington
Is Tithing in the Bible? Q&A with Bobby Harrington
Is tithing in the Bible? What does the Bible teach about tithing? In this Q&A article, pastor, author, and Renew.org point leader Bobby Harrington explores what tithing is, why Christians give, and why it’s important to support the local church. Q: What is tithing? Tithing means “a tenth part” (Gen. 14; Heb. 7:2-4). We tithe...
Bobby Harrington
What Is a Disciple?
What is a disciple? A disciple is someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and is committed to the mission of Jesus. The football coach Vince Lombardi (whose trophy is awarded each year to the winning team of the Super Bowl) used to start the year, as he held up the pigskin, with...
Bobby Harrington
Starting a Discipleship Group: A Leader’s Guide for Using The Real Life Theology Books
The point of good theology isn’t to help smart people get smarter. The point is to fuel disciple making. If you have picked up one of our 12 core Real Life Theology books, you will personally grow from the content.…
Bobby Harrington
