An observation from Fleming Rutledge about the Gospel of John and how it demonstrates that while Jesus was relating to individuals, he was creating a community, a family, a body, branches joined to a common vine. Taking the Gospel and the Epistles of John together, no writings in the New Testament are more concerned with …
Legalism among Christian disciples is the product of misplaced or misundertood trust that diminishes grace. From Sam Storms: Legalists feel good when they can identify another person’s errors. It reinforces their feelings of superiority. They actually think themselves more spiritual, more godly, and more favored and loved by God. There’s a flip side to the …
Ed Welch offers a simple suggestion to build relationships with those who gather together week by week as church.
Gathering together with other Christians in worship is an act of encouragement to them. And that’s before you even do anything else. From Jared Wilson: AS AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO OTHERS Your church attendance is an encouragement to others. This is especially true in smaller to medium-sized congregations, but it’s even true in very large local …
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