Seob Kim May 30, 2024 A big stage with smoke machines and flashing spotlights, emotional music and songs, a man wearing jeans and a shirt with tattoos standing on a podium, a sign that reads “Welcome! You are loved here!” These are the pictures that come into our minds when we think about typical broad … More A Church Is a Dangerous Place to Be
Ephesians 1 Our CHAPTER CONTEXT comes from: Matthew Henrey’s Complete Commentary : In this chapter we have, I. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others (v. 1, 2). II. The apostle’s thanksgivings and praises to God for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing Ephesians (v. 3-14). III. … More Interesting Reads (plus)- 04/05/2023
Yesterday at church it was pointed out that Joy to the World, the famous “Christmas” hymn, that everyone belts out, was not written for Christmas at all, but for the second coming of Christ. The primary reason for corporate singing (There are over 400 references to singing and 50 specific commands to sing in the … More Songs of Salvation
not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ’s return] approaching. Hebrews 10:25 (AMP) With COVID-19 cases decreasing and pandemic restrictions lifting all over the U.S., many churches and other houses of worship … More More churches are returning to a pre-pandemic normal, but people aren’t coming back
A follow up to yesterday’s post, adding more reasoning and Biblical truths to why Christians need to gather not just live stream whenever possible. By Dane Ortlund The pandemic continues. Physical attendance in many churches remains sparse—or at least sparser than before. For various reasons, some may need to continue staying home. But other low-risk … More 15 Reasons Your Soul Needs Gathered Worship, Not Just a Livestream
Continuing our series on Biblical Contentment, we will look at The 7 things the Bible teaches us are key for everyday Christian life: Prayer: Proverbs 16:3 Study: Psalm 119:11 Fellowship: Hebrews 10:25 “not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (ESV) no dejando … More Biblical Contentment, Part V
I know this is two days late, but it arrived in my inbox yesterday afternoon 😦 However I think the message on serving guests is relevant. TOM ASCOL | APRIL 20, 2019 [I wrote the following for our church to help us prepare for welcoming guests who will join us for worship tomorrow. The principles could … More How you can serve our guests tomorrow on Resurrection Sunday (and every Sunday after that)
In his instructions to Titus, Paul writes that ministers are to “teach what accords with sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1). The pulpit ministry that upholds and follows biblical exposition heeds these words of Paul. The pastor preaching the Scriptures verse-by-verse by using the historical-grammatical-theological/redemptive hermeneutic feeds his congregation. Theologically-rich, biblically based hymns are also a means … More Creeds, Confessions, Catechisms, and Covenants in Corporate Worship
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