Joseph Mattera
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Past articles by Joseph:
12 Final Legacy Lessons from Saint Paul —
All of us could use a great dose of reality like this in order to keep the faith. → Read More
Joseph Mattera: 7 Traits of the Sown Life —
What kind of fruit are you bearing for the gospel of Christ? → Read More
8 Contrasts Between the Confessing and Compromising Church —
At some point, we will all have to stand the ultimate test. → Read More
13 Traits of ‘Orphan Spirit’ Leaders
One of the greatest needs in the body of Christ is to release the spirit of sonship (Rom. 8:15). Since the nation of Israel and the church were modeled after the biblical family structure, its leaders were supposed to function more as spiritual parents than corporate executives. The apostle Paul said that we have only → Read More
13 Traits of 'Orphan Spirit' Leaders —
Light must be shed on this vital subject so leaders can become more self-aware. → Read More
Will Preaching the Word Soon Be Illegal in America? —
Read why this idea is not so far-fetched. → Read More
9 Reasons Why God Never Tries to Prove His Existence —
This is why scripture says that the fool says there is no God. → Read More
10 Traits of Effective Churches During the Global Pandemic
In the past few years, the global pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of many local churches. Friends from around the world have told me that many churches have closed their doors for good. Although most churches have not returned to their pre-pandemic attendance numbers, some have remained effective during the crisis. As I pondered why → Read More
10 Traits of Effective Churches During the Global Pandemic —
Now you will know why these churches survived and some didn't. → Read More
10 Reasons Why We Need to Release the Church in the Workplace
In the early church, there was no separation between the clergy and laity. This separation happened when the church began to imitate Rome, and as a result, became an institution in the fourth century. Every believer in the early church was expected to be a witness for Christ. Most congregations met in homes and many → Read More
How America Has Declared Its Independence From God
Since the original Declaration of Independence, which was written by Thomas Jefferson and made official in 1776, the United States has made an about-face from the values inscribed in that document. Anyone examining the Declaration of Independence is immediately impacted by the new nation's utter dependence upon God, His providence and its Judeo-Christian worldview. The → Read More
10 Reasons the Apostolic Movement Is Essential to Gospel Expansion
The global apostolic movement is the most significant expression of Christianity today. This is the view expressed by historian Philip Jenkins. He talks about the rapid expansion of the church in the global south, much of which is reminiscent of the first-century apostolic movement. In his writings he claims that in North America, the fastest → Read More
10 Reasons the Apostolic Movement Is Essential to Gospel Expansion —
The global apostolic movement is the most significant expression of Christianity today. → Read More
11 Ways Pastors Are Abused —
And don't think this doesn't happen on a widespread basis. → Read More
Racism, Abortion and the Implications of the 'Sanctity of Human Life' —
Since all humans are born in sin, we are guilty of living duplicitous lives and compartmentalizing truth. → Read More
13 Things the Church Can Learn From the LGBTQ Community —
Its members certainly know how to get things done. → Read More
Why Abortion Is a Gospel Issue and Not a Political Issue —
It should obligate all believers to stand up for the sacredness of human life and blood. → Read More
7 Biblical Models of Kingdom Advancement in Adversity —
As much as we don't like to hear it, adversity is necessary. → Read More
8 Lessons the Global Church Can Learn From the Hillsong Scandal —
Whether this movement survives is totally up to the response of its leaders. → Read More
Christian Nationalism: 4 Biblical and Unbiblical Forms —
Joseph Mattera breaks down the often-heard term. → Read More