Blog, Podcast, YouTube, and Books by Ray Burns
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesTwo years ago I wrote an article that clarified the easily misunderstood passage about what it means to be a “lukewarm Christian” (you can read it here). I still stand by the interpretation of what lukewarm truly means in the context. However, one thing I have always stood behind is the idea that Christ is […]
I Was Wrong About the Lukewarm Church in Revelation 3:14-22 Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteHere are my last 3 episodes that haven’t been posted to my website. Remember that you can visit each one on Apple or Google Podcasts to see the show notes. What Happens to People Who Never Hear the Gospel? Listen on Apple and Google podcast apps The Sunk-Cost Fallacy Listen on Apple and Google podcast
3 New Podcast Episodes! Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesChange is good. Change that makes something incredibly more valuable is fantastic. Onward in the Faith is undergoing some important changes that, I hope, will make this ministry more valuable to Christians wanting to grow in faith and spiritual maturity. Last week I spent roughly 30 hours implementing some big changes that are now live
Announcing “Search By Topic” and other website changes! Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minute(This article also includes a podcast discussion. Click the play button below, or subscribe and listen on your Apple or Google podcast app.) This week I had the opportunity to teach at a program called Gospel Centered Recovery at Saylorville Church. It exists to help those struggling with addictions by showing them the transforming power
1 Corinthians 14: Church & Our Consumer Mentality (live video teaching) Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesFailure is an important part of growth. I recently set out to write a series that tackled the serious errors I saw within Progressive Christianity. I decided to try something new, doing a different tone and style of explanation. From the beginning I didn’t love it, but I had already written several articles and didn’t
Pausing my series on “Progressive Christianity” Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteProgressive Christianity isn’t a cut-and-dry thing. It has varying degrees, with some Christians or churches only embracing very specific parts of it, while others identify with every aspect of it. As I discuss Progressive Christianity, I’m speaking to the extreme ends of it, and I do that with a specific purpose. There is a certain
A Note On How I Define Progressive Christianity Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteListen to the episode and subscribe on your Apple or Google podcast app! Telling others about Christ is a daunting, terrifying task. What do we say? What verses do we use? What if we say the wrong thing and send them to Hell for eternity? There’s no single right way to share Christ, but this
Share the Gospel By Asking Questions (new podcast episode) Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutesThis series is being put on hold. Click here to read why. At its core, Progressive Christianity is all about being at the forefront of culture. As culture shifts, they try to keep up. The more western society promotes some kind of social issue, the more they’ll finds ways for the Bible to support it.
Progressive Christianity Part 2: Trend Chasers Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat would your ideal Christian life look like? For some, it would be to have a more active prayer life. Others want to read (and understand) their Bible. Perhaps some just want to find a way to serve others to the glory of God. If a lot of us are honest, maybe we’d answer with
What’s Weighing Down Your Christian Life? Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteListen and subscribe on Apple or Android podcast apps! What is the Fruit of the Spirit? What do we do if we’re lacking? Can we really say things like “God hasn’t gifted me with gentleness, so people need to deal with me being offensive”? This episode digs into how the Holy Spirit makes us more
Do You Lack a “Fruit of the Spirit”? (podcast episode) Read More »