Christians these days seem to have a problem with the issue of authority. Husbands are to have authority over their wives, or, depending on the teacher, any man over all women. Various teachers and pastors claim authority over their listeners or congregations. Disciplers or shepherds claim authority over their “sheep.” I have heard dozens of …
Even though parents go out of their way to help their children become responsible adults, other groups of adults often make their complicated task even more difficult. The ways we try to fit children into groups outside their families cause them ‘ and us ‘ more harm than good. Even in church groups, we rarely …
Have you noticed that the New Testament never bothers to define its most important ideas? What is the kingdom of God, for instance? Jesus uses the phrase all the time but never once says what it is. He is only willing to say that it is “like” some things. It almost seems that Jesus deliberately …
I think I understand your question and concerns. I am often tempted to ask the same one myself. Marc (my husband) and I went to Bible College and were “imparted with the vision” for reaching the lost. We got involved in many programs and projects that came down the pike and in all reality, saw …
My take on leadership in the context of the Lord’s Body is very similar to what it was on my journey to becomming a Christian. I was involved with Alcoholic’s Anonymous for 3 1/2 years. When you first go to a meeting you are suggested (not mandated) to select a sponsor. A sponsor is not …
The expectation that some people in the group have regarding what they think the fellowship should be might be quite different from what other’s expectation might be. Some want to have a peaceful gathering, where they can sit and absorb teaching, have quite times of group prayer, and engage in mainly adult-oriented conversation. This is …
Table of Contents This is the summary of over a year of research conducted by the author. The objectives of this report are to bring to light the egalitarian stance of the teachings of Jesus and to discover the meanings of several Biblical passages which deal with the subject, some of which are often misinterpreted. …
Table of Contents The Body of Christ–what we call the church–was to be a living organism, not an organization. Churches were to be busy about the Lord’s work, not turning the Lord’s work into a business. Jesus came to eradicate the hierarchy, and called us all brothers of One Father. The Body was to have …
First of all, I would like to say that the priority is not what leaders should be called, or how they are appointed, or what kind of structure the church should have, although there are Biblical guidelines for all of these. Rather we must first lay the foundation of what leadership means in the church, …
Question: “Is it a sin to attend church in a church building?” A possible answer to think about: “Well, not really, but sort of…” In the passage of the woman at the well: John 4:19-24 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you …
