Is Jesus clear about the church and what it means in His kingdom?
Yikes! Many people today think of the church as a building. This is not a biblical understanding of the church. …
Tag Archives: Church
What is the purpose of a church?
Should we be concerned about the use of the word “church“? It is possible that to many believers and unbelievers …
Where is Jesus now? What is He doing?
This is stunning. God raised Jesus from the dead and He is in charge of running everything. The totality of …
How do we encourage our brothers and sisters in Jesus?
I do need to give this more consideration. I ought to be thinking, “How do I spur my friends on …
“The righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” ~Jesus
God is doing a work in His people. It leads to glorification. Now that is amazing. Is this a promise …
“You shall be holy, for I the Master your God am holy.” ~God
The assembly of disciples (aka church) is not a fellowship of perfect people. We are a fellowship of the forgiven …
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” ~Apostle Paul
The secret to unity begins with how I view myself within the body of Jesus and how I view others. …
“The two apostles were there a long time, speaking freely, openly, and confidently as they presented the clear evidence of God’s gifts, God corroborating their work with miracles and wonders.” ~Luke
I can always benefit from the habit of going to the place where believers meet. It was the habit of …
Is the purpose of the church to share God’s glory?
God is doing a work in His people. It leads to glorification. Now that is amazing. Is this a promise …
“During this time, the disciples were increasing in numbers by leaps and bounds.” ~Luke
Good things are happening. People are choosing to follow Jesus every day. The numbers are exploding. The Apostles are proclaiming …
Do disciples continue Jesus the Messiah’s mission?
The mission of the church is to make disciples. Just before Jesus returned to heaven, He commissioned His disciples this …
“If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private.” ~Jesus
There was a pastor who became involved immorally with a married woman in his congregation. They each divorced their respective …
Why does the called-out assembly of disciples (aka church) transcend all barriers?
The secret to unity begins with how I view myself within the body of Jesus and how I view others. …
What does it mean to be a follower of the Way?
Am I a follower of the Way of Jesus? Do I see myself as a follower of the Way, a …
“To the end that we who were the first to hope in the Messiah would be to the praise of His stunning brilliance and beauty.” ~Apostle Paul
One of the primary purposes of the assembly of disciples is to praise God and glorify Jesus, our Master. I …
Are believers given authority by Jesus the Messiah?
Jesus is clear. Jesus gives us power and authority. We are the ambassadors of Jesus here on earth. We speak …
“My house was designated a house of prayer; you have made it a hangout for thieves.” ~Jesus
Jesus went to the temple after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem on palm Sunday. The ecstacy of that moment to …
“Upon this rock I will build My church.” ~Jesus
Jesus is building His church with people who are called out to be citizens of the country where Jesus is …
Judging – How should we deal with sinning disciples of Jesus?
There was a pastor who became involved immorally with a married woman in his congregation. They each divorced their respective …
Unity — Is the called-out assembly of disciples (aka church) unified?
Jesus is pretty clear. Jesus wants His followers and disciples to be unified and one. Jesus wants us perfected in …
Church — What is God’s purpose for the called out assembly of disciples?
I’m concerned about the use of the word church. I think to believers and unbelievers it either connotes a building …
Church — Disciples are sent out by Jesus the Messiah
Yikes! Many people today understand the church as a building. This is not a biblical understanding of the church. Period. …
What does the new plan of Jesus look like?
In the old agreement (plan), no matter how many sacrifices were offered, they never added up to a complete solution. …
"What you’re called does not matter and where you go to worship does not matter." ~~Jesus
It is not about what religious group you are born into. It doesn’t matter what church you go to. Jesus …
“Stop turning my Father’s house into a shopping mall!” ~Jesus
I am stunned by what Jesus does and says. I must admit, I like some of the churches that seemed …
“We need to decide when our brothers and sisters are out of line and, if necessary, clean house.” ~Apostle Paul
I have to be a witness to the good news that Jesus offers to everyone, no matter their background. I …
“The church is the Messiah’s body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.” ~Apostle Paul
We have a choice about what kind of church we attend. Which will it be? One where the power of …
Should we wear crash helmets to church? Are you ready to be lashed to your pew?
Annie Dillard has one of the best quotes on church. She is an unbeliever as best I can tell. She …
"Don’t load yourselves up with equipment." ~~Jesus
Jesus has powerful but simple things He wants us to do. We don’t need a lot of equipment to complete …
“God raised Jesus from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running everything.” ~Apostle Paul
This is stunning. God raised Jesus from the dead and He is in charge of running everything. The totality of …
