You’ve probably heard the saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” So, who do you spend the most time with? Maybe it’s your best friend, spouse, or coworkers. Whoever you’re thinking of, know this: God didn’t create us to walk through life alone. In Genesis 2, God said… Continue reading What is Biblical Community?
Tag: Hospitality
“Contributing to the needs of the saints and practicing hospitality” – Romans 12:5-13
Romans 12:5-13 Apostle Paul’s main focus in Romans 12 is the spiritual gifts or “charisma.” Connecting this chapter with 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4, he emphasizes how Christians, each bestowed with unique spiritual gifts, are urged to live in accordance with these gifts, forming a cohesive body in Christ. The concept of “members” within… Continue reading “Contributing to the needs of the saints and practicing hospitality” – Romans 12:5-13
Be Temperate and Prudent
This post was first published in January, 2015. —ed. What qualifies a man for pastoral ministry? Based on the abundance of self-appointed and unaccountable leaders in modern evangelical churches, it seems many church-goers either don’t know or don’t care. The fellowships they attend may profess Scripture’s authority in their doctrinal statement, but their practice reveals… Continue reading Be Temperate and Prudent
Be Respectable and Hospitable
This post was first published in January, 2015. —ed. The number of people successfully masquerading as pastors astounds me. How do these imposters manage to carve out lengthy and prosperous careers, often in spite of obvious character flaws and an utter lack of biblical fidelity? The short answer is that too many congregations prize personal… Continue reading Be Respectable and Hospitable
What Does The Bible Say About Serving Others?
We have desires to be used by God through big works and to offer many fruits to Him. Having this mind and giving ourselves over to the work, it’s easy for us to lose the heart of serving. Then, we miss something very important. Jesus showed us the image of humility and serving, which we must… Continue reading What Does The Bible Say About Serving Others?