This will be more of a topical Bible study today, so I will be referring to multiple passages of Scripture. But I will begin with a definition of “church” (the ekklesia). From the Greek interlinear: “Properly, people called out from the world and to God, the outcome being the Church (the mystical body of Christ) … Continue reading When the Church is Not the Church
The Church
She’s Chosen the Good Portion
“Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed … Continue reading She’s Chosen the Good Portion
The Body of Christ
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us” (2 Corinthians 4:7 ESV). Nineteen years ago the Lord Jesus Christ called me to the ministry of writing down what he teaches me from his word each day and to post it on … Continue reading The Body of Christ
The Church Has Lost Her Testimony
“The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards … Continue reading The Church Has Lost Her Testimony
A Conspiracy Exists Among You
I am reading in Jeremiah 11, and the Lord is leading me to make practical application of what was taught then, but to apply it to the church in America today, which is where I live, but applied anywhere that it fits, in reality. The Lord called Jeremiah to speak to the people of Jerusalem, … Continue reading A Conspiracy Exists Among You
What is Killing the Church?
Ephesians 5:3-11 ESV “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who … Continue reading What is Killing the Church?
The Unity of the Spirit
Ephesians 4:1-7 ESV “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is … Continue reading The Unity of the Spirit
A Modern-Day Laodicea
Revelation 3:14-22 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation. “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor … Continue reading A Modern-Day Laodicea
Church, Come Back to Christ
Luke 19:45-48 ESV “And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold, saying to them, ‘It is written, “My house shall be a house of prayer,” but you have made it a den of robbers.’ “And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and the … Continue reading Church, Come Back to Christ
Where Do We Worship God?
2 Corinthians 6:14-18 ESV Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple … Continue reading Where Do We Worship God?
Run With It 