Jesus Christ has given the church her marching orders and, while these orders were given specifically to the Apostles who were commissioned to lay the foundation of the church, they still have application today. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on … [Read more...] about Bat On… Reflections on the Great Commission
Obedience
The Sin of Obedience
Obedience is an essential part of what it means to belong and is tied to the things we worship. We obey the rules of our tribal gods in order to keep our place in the tribe. Not belonging is an awful business and so, under the threat of exclusion, we are prepared to make all … [Read more...] about The Sin of Obedience
A Simple Faith
The Christian faith is not a complicated faith. Repent and believe the Gospel, that your sins may be blotted out and times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord (Acts 3:19-20). Believe that Jesus died and rose from the dead and in so doing, washed away all your … [Read more...] about A Simple Faith
#10 The Obedience of Faith – OT Survey
Israel's journey through the wilderness is a journey to a New Eden, A land of milk and honey. Wilderness and land are contrasted throughout the Bible. The wilderness is a place of testing, famine, exile, and death. The land is a place of water, food, prosperity, and life. In … [Read more...] about #10 The Obedience of Faith – OT Survey
#14 Jesus and Fruit Bearing
After a person has been a Christian for a while, it's natural for them to start asking themselves, "how am I doing?" We ask it as a church also. “This is the Way...”, said Jesus. So, how's that walk with Jesus going? Some see only thorns and thistles and miss the small growing … [Read more...] about #14 Jesus and Fruit Bearing