In Hebrew 10:19-25, the writer of Hebrews tells us that we have certain privileges as followers of Jesus that lead to responsibilities as followers of Christ. He uses two, two-word phrases to make his point: we have & let us. WE HAVE... Access to God. Through the person and work of Jesus. By shedding His blood on the cross, Jesus offered a … Continue reading We Have … Let Us
Stop Going To Church
God's highest calling for us was never for us to "go to church". God's highest calling for us isn't a destination...God's highest calling is an identity! God doesn't call us to GO TO church, He calls us TO BE the church. Psalm 92:12–15 “The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They … Continue reading Stop Going To Church
The Great Commission is our Everyday Mission
What comes to mind when you think about the Great Commission? Many followers of Jesus feel intimidated because it's the "great" commission. They think because it's "great" it must be meant for "great" Christians. That's simply not the case. The commission is “great” because it has to do with the gospel…not WHO it was given to. The Great Commission … Continue reading The Great Commission is our Everyday Mission
Why the Church is Seen as a Threat
Beginning with the early church, Christians have often been viewed as a threat to the social order. Tim Keller shows how the reason for that threat has shifted in today's culture.
A great mystery
"It is through the old creation (the universe) that God reveals his glory to humans; it is through the new creation (the church) that he reveals his wisdom to angels." ~ John Stott Even though the angels were in the presence of God, they did not know about the mystery of the Church. This mystery, … Continue reading A great mystery