That missing word, church
Fact: The word “church” or “congregation” (the Greek term: ekklesia) does not appear in 10 of the 27 books of the New Testament.
It is missing in these books: Continue reading “That missing word, church”
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No longer under the Law of Moses
Many false doctrines are a result of misunderstanding covenants. The improper use of the Word has eternal consequences (Galatians 1:8-9), so it’s imperative that we properly divide the Scriptures (2 Timothy 2:15).
God established a covenant with Israel after Egyptian bondage (Exodus 19:1-6). If they would be faithful, God would care for them with great gentleness (Exodus 19:7-8). Continue reading “No longer under the Law of Moses”
Apostles and prophets: Foundational, instructional, spiritual
In any construction, special attention is given to the foundation, for if it is not well done, the entire structure will be compromised. The same is true in spiritual terms. The church of God is built upon a foundation that received special attention. Continue reading “Apostles and prophets: Foundational, instructional, spiritual”
Does the New Testament Contain a Pattern? (3)
Before something can be enumerated, its existence must first be established. Continue reading Does the New Testament Contain a Pattern? (3)
Does the New Testament Contain a Pattern? (2)
The Bible has given us a pattern to follow… Continue reading Does the New Testament Contain a Pattern? (2)
What is Our Authority in Worship?
What kind of worship does God desire? We must know what Scripture says so we can be pleasing to God (John 14:15).
We must have Scriptural authority for all that we do in worship (Colossians 3:17). Jesus said that we “must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24, NKJV). Therefore, our worship must seek to make a spiritual connection with God and be as he has authorized.
Scripture is explicit in its warnings not to tamper with the purity of the word of God. Paul wrote that we must not “think beyond what is written” (1 Corinthians 4:6). Likewise, we are warned not to take away from or add to the word of God (Deuteronomy 4:2; Deuteronomy 12:32; Proverbs 30:6; Revelation 22:18-19). Continue reading “What is Our Authority in Worship?”