The church I belong to believes that local churches are served by a group of leaders, a plurality in older language. It’s not led by paid leadership or staff, with lay leaders performing like a consultative focus group or a board of directors. Why would we believe that God desires this model of ministry for …
The quotes from Harvey: From the cab driver: After this he’ll be a perfectly normal human being and you know what stinkers they are. From Dr. Chumley: Fly specks, fly specks! I’ve been spending my life among fly specks while miracles have been leaning on lampposts at 18th and Fairfax! From Elwood: Miss Kelly, you …
I’ve included Remember And Proclaim from Andrew Peterson’s Resurrection Letters Vol. 1 in Sunday Songs because it’s a song about the Lord’s Supper; and I think the Lord’s Supper is best thought of in the context of corporate worship. The lyrics: 1. As we gather round this table We remember and proclaim Christ has died, …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 20 53. Q. What do you believe concerning the “Holy Spirit”? A. First, that, with the Father and the Son, he is equally eternal God; second, that God’s Spirit is also given to me, preparing me through a true faith to share in Christ and all his benefits, that he …
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