Faith
N.T. Wright Leads Dallas Conference on Philippians
Faith Facts
- N.T. Wright, noted New Testament scholar, will lead a three-day conference at Park Cities Baptist Church focused on the book of Philippians.
- Senior Pastor Jeff Warren credits Wright for shaping his understanding of the Kingdom of God and the Church’s purpose in today’s world.
- The event will address key topics, including Christian nationalism, through Q&A sessions and Bible teaching, aiming to deepen believers’ relationship with Christ.
The “Exploring Philippians with N.T. Wright” conference will feature seven teaching sessions dedicated to Paul’s powerful letter, along with engaging conversations about the Church’s role amid cultural challenges.
Pastor Jeff Warren shared:
“N.T. Wright has impacted my ministry in big ways over the past 20, 25 years, particularly with his articulation of the Kingdom of God and understanding of the Church as a working model of new creation that has impacted my ministry as a pastor and our church here in Dallas.”
Wright’s teachings are valued for making doctrine accessible and encouraging Christians to live out Gospel truths in everyday life.
Warren noted:
“So many Evangelicals, even Baptists, have grown up to say the real game is to get people in Heaven, when in actuality it’s that we’re transformed by the Gospel to live out the life of Jesus in the here and now.”
This gathering aims to promote sound theology and foster greater intimacy with Jesus among attendees.
Warren emphasized:
“My great takeaway is that people will be walking closer to Jesus as a result of being with us.”
Sessions run from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon, packed with teaching, break times, and special Q&A periods with Professor Wright. Important issues such as the distinction between Christian nationalism and biblical patriotism will be explored to help believers faithfully engage the culture.
Be sure to stay tuned for additional resources on the church’s podcast after the event, and let your faith continue to grow as you seek Christ daily.
Faith Facts
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps ideologically guards the regime, controlling the economy and blocking paths to freedom unlike Egypt’s 2013 shift.
- History like 1979 revolution and cases in Afghanistan and Sudan show brief windows of freedom often collapse without Christian values anchoring society.
- True transformation requires God’s intervention, as authoritarian regimes rarely yield genuine democracy absent Biblical principles.
Dr. Martin Parsons warns that U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran will intensify persecution against Iranian Christians in the short term.
The regime, weakened and threatened, draws on Shi’a martyrdom doctrine to target believers as enemies, mirroring past crackdowns amid protests.
Believers everywhere must urgently pray for Iranian Christians.
Trust God’s sovereignty amid trials, as Scripture commands unceasing prayer for persecuted brethren.
Faith Facts
- The report revealed a third of young non-churchgoers would attend if invited by a friend, with a quarter eager to explore the Bible.
- Bible sales surged in 2025, with SPCK reporting record figures among younger readers seeking truth and peace.
- Bible Society stands firm, citing YouGov’s rigorous methods, as church leaders report fuller services and rising spiritual curiosity.
YouGov plans to repeat its church attendance survey later this year amid scrutiny of Bible Society’s
“Quiet Revival” report
which showed Christian attendance rising from 8% in 2018 to 12% in 2024.
Young adults aged 18-24 saw dramatic increases, from 4% to 16% overall, with over a fifth of young men and 12% of young women attending monthly, signaling hope for faith’s renewal.
Despite secular critics questioning the data, this upcoming survey offers a chance to affirm God’s work in Britain.
Pray for revival, invite friends to church, and stand boldly for faith and freedom.
Faith Facts
- God rested on the seventh day after creation, blessing the Sabbath as an example for His people (Genesis 2:2-3).
- Hebrews 4:9-10 promises a Sabbath-rest for God’s people, mirroring His own rest from works.
- Jesus invites the weary to find soul-rest in Him, with an easy yoke and light burden (Matthew 11:28-30).
In a culture glorifying endless toil, Christians must reclaim rest as sacred obedience to God’s design.
Rest ceases striving and depends fully on the Creator, renewing strength for faith, family, and freedom.
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10)
“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him.” (Psalm 62:1)
Today, pause from worldly pressures, trust in divine provision, and rest to stand firm in biblical values.
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