"The phrase, ‘Church decline’, is itself a misnomer. The true Church of Jesus Christ includes every follower of Jesus alive today, as well as everyone who has ever belonged to Jesus, including those saved by grace prior to his coming into the world," (The Rev'd Charlie Lacey)

Reflections

Tough Questions: Can we reverse Church decline in the West?

“Can church decline be reversed in the West? That depends on whether we can recover our confidence in the message that has been entrusted to us,” says The Rev’d Charlie Lacey from St Andrew’s, Springfield

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Tough Questions: Can a Christian lose their salvation?

“There are occasions when believers seem to turn away from the Lord. There are two possible explanations for this. Either their faith was not genuine, or they have allowed sin to establish a foothold in their life. In the case of the latter, Christ will eventually bring them to a place of repentance and restoration,” says The Rev’d Charlie Lacey from St Andrew’s, Springfield

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Tough Questions: What is the Unforgivable Sin?

“Therefore, the unforgiveable sin is not so much a specific category of sin, rather an irrevocable spiritual state of being,” says The Rev’d Charlie Lacey from St Andrew’s, Springfield

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Tough Questions: How can we be sure that Jesus rose from the dead?

“The validity of Christianity hinges on the historicity of Jesus’ literal, bodily resurrection. If Jesus rose from the dead, Christianity is true — if he didn’t, it isn’t. There is a lot at stake! So, how can we be sure that Jesus’ resurrection is a historical fact?” says The Rev’d Charlie Lacey

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Tough Questions: Why do Christians fast?

“Taking fasting seriously as a spiritual discipline, especially during this season of Lent, has the potential to change us forever, but only if we use it to intensify our relationship with the Lord,” says The Rev’d Charlie Lacey