A Home Church Ministry
A biblical examination of Christian unity across Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions. If salvation is found in Christ rather than in allegiance to a particular church institution, how should we understand doctrinal error, the boundaries of Christ’s Church, and our responsibility to recognize fellow believers?
When the economic systems of this world fail the poor and vulnerable, where can they turn? Psalm 12:5 reveals a God who hears the groaning of the needy, rises to defend the afflicted, and promises safety to those who long for relief. In Christ, this promise reaches its ultimate fulfillment: the poor are not forgotten by God but are invited to place their hope fully in him and the coming kingdom. “Blessed are you who are poor, because the kingdom of God is yours.” — Luke 6:20 (CSB)
omething has been bothering me for decades. Something that I think is at the very heart of our problems. But as serious as this problem is, no one is really talking about it. And this is very surprising to me because the Bible says a lot about this subject: "greed". You read that right. We have a serious "greed" problem in America.
Exodus 5:2 (CSB) — 2 But Pharaoh responded, “Who is the LORD that I should obey him by letting Israel go? I don’t know the LORD, and besides, I will not let Israel go.” Pharaoh asks the question that is at the heart of all idolatry: "who is the LORD that I should obey him?" …
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Exodus 5:2 (CSB) — 2 But Pharaoh responded, “Who is the LORD that I should obey him by letting Israel go? I don’t know the LORD, and besides, I will not let Israel go.” Pharaoh asks the question that is at the heart of all idolatry: "who is the LORD that I should obey him?" …
This week I had the opportunity to sit with some friends outside on the patio of a little local pub. One of my friends, a retired gentleman who has become a very dear friend of mine over the last three years, has literally traveled the world and really enjoys captivating everyone’s attention with all kinds …
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Exposition of 1st John 2:1-2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdJnkLBp0Bg&feature=youtu.be Introduction In John’s first movement, he explains how Christians experience eternal life in fellowship with joy, and to do that he begins with the nature of God. He shows that God’s nature is holy and entirely separate from all darkness; there’s no shadow of deception or unrighteousness in the …
Verses 5b-6: The Second Test This is how we know we are in him: 6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. The apostle John loves using repetition to build and clarify his points. So in this way, what we’re calling his second test is really a continuation of the first …
CHAPTER 2: The Promise This chapter continues unfolding the word of life and fellowship that we have with the Father so that we may abide in the love of Christ, overcome deception, and inherit the promise of God. VERSE 1: Jesus Christ the Righteous My dear children, I write this to you so that you …
1st John 1:5 (CSB) This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light, and there is absolutely no darkness in him. Recall that John’s first epistle is all about “life”: “the life” (v.2), “the eternal life” (v.2), “the word of Life” (v.1). Therefore it is fitting that the …
