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  • Biblical Principle #114: Israel an Assembly of Nations

    Biblical Principles List Principle God promised Israel would be an assembly of nations. Explanation After Jacob deceived his father, Isaac, to secretly obtain Esau’s blessing, Isaac and Rebekah sent Jacob to Rebekah’s family in Mesopotamia in order to escape Esau’s vengeance. 1 Now Isaac called Jacob and blessed him, and charged him, saying, “You shall…

  • Rethinking the Ekklesia [The Differences Between the Visible and Invisible Church]

    In last month’s lesson, The Church of the Old Testament, I emphasized how Jesus’ church is the promised re-gathering of scattered Israel. Through the Prophets, GOD promised a new covenant with Israel that would be different than the first (see Jer. 31:31-34). This month’s lesson continues developing the theme of re-thinking Jesus’ church by examining…

  • Why Do Christians Worship on Sunday?

    Why do Christians worship on Sunday? It’s a simple question and there are a few reasons. Here are three basic reasons why Christians assemble together to worship on Sunday. Reason #1: Christians celebrate their belief that Jesus was resurrected from the dead on the first day of the week. Scripture says: 1 On the first…

  • How to Deal with Difficult Christians (And Avoid Common Mistakes)

    “There’s this Christian that’s difficult to get along with. What should I do?” Sadly, that’s a question many of us face. People are imperfect. That includes Christians. Let’s tackle this difficult question. … For the past several posts, I have been discussing the theme of separating what is from what should be, with a particular…

  • Why Christians Should Quit Saying ‘Worship Services’ to Describe Church

    In a few recent posts, I’ve mentioned the biblical definition for worship. Well, Christians tend to have our own lingo at times. Some of it is biblical; other times it’s traditional or popular within a congregation or particular fellowship. Within this vocabulary, there is one particular phrase that I wish especially strongly Christians would eliminate entirely:…

  • How Do I Grow Spiritually? (Here’s the Formula for Spiritual Growth)

    What is the most effective way to grow spiritually? There is a process—a formula, if you will—that, when followed, leads to spiritual growth 100% of the time. Let me show you. I have previously shown that the church exists for the purpose of helping to change the lives of people, which is GOD’s purpose for each of us…

  • Be Scripturally-Effective (Why This Should be Every Church’s Goal)

    How can a church maximize its effectiveness? I mean, practically, what is the best approach? These are the questions we will tackle in this post. … This post is a continuation of a train of thought that began with, “What Does GOD Want from Me?” I began by looking at the individual person and expanded…

  • What Does the Bible Say About Church Meetings? (What Should be Done at Church?)

    Continuing the train of thought I began with “What Does GOD Want from Me?” today I attempt to answer the question, “What does the Bible say about church meetings?” First, two things: Alright, let’s dive in…

  • How Often Should the Church Meet? (Do I Have to Go to Church Every Week?)

    Did you know that GOD never commanded the church to meet on a specific day of the week? Have you ever wondered why the vast majority of congregations assemble on Sunday mornings? In this post, I look at what the Bible says about how frequently the church met.

  • How the Word “Church” is Used in the New Testament

    Let’s look at how the word “church” is used in the New Testament (NT). This is an important study in modern times because society has redefined the English word “church” and this makes it challenging to separate what is from what should be. “Church” Defined In the NT, the Holy Spirit used a single Greek word…