Find a church in which the members are clear in their commitment to Christ. Find a church in which the members are diligent in their commitment to one another. And find a church where its leaders are serious in their care for you, as a member of Christ’s body.
Expository preaching may not always be flashy or entertaining, but when done rightly it will teach the mind, move the heart, and motivate the soul in a way nothing else can.
The impact of the Reformation continues today.
Many churches across America have certain words connected to their name to communicate something about their affiliations and commitments.
Church-planting is a sign of life. It reminds us of the life we have in Christ. It reminds us of the power of the gospel over darkness and disbelief. It reminds us that the gates of Hell will not withstand the Church.
Thus says the Lord: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.” But they said, “We will not walk in it.” – Jeremiah 6:16
Is there any mission higher and weightier and truer than the one we would imagine for ourselves?
Fellowship is a bond of timeless loyalty, in which people stand by each other, know each other, and are committed to each others’ good.
As we read the Bible in the midst of our own cultural windstorms, we must be careful that we don’t abandon our moorings.
As a church, we operate under the conviction that when the Bible speaks, it does so accurately and authoritatively.