We make snap judgments. And in that brief 2 second assessment, we divide people into 1 of 2 categories in relation to ourselves: either I feel superior to you or I feel inferior. We live in a world where the strong survive and the the weak are trampled over. So we have to fight for […]
Matthew 2-3 – True Repentance (pt1 of 4)
Happy Mother’s Day! Hope you had a chance to thank your mom today. Husbands, I trust that you’ve been extra nice to your wife. If you haven’t already, take her out to a nice dinner. Cook, do the dishes, laundry, give her a break. Being a mom is very hard and often a thankless job. […]
Lord’s Supper – 1 Cor 10
Read 1 Cor 10:14-22 Paul talks at length about the Lord’s Supper in chapter 11, which is the primary text that is read whenever this ordinance is observed, but here in chapter 10, he introduces the topic of Communion. And the context is idolatry. The point being, can you partake in the Lord’s Supper while […]
Vision for the Church: Fellowship (pt4 of 4)
Elements of a Biblical Culture What is biblical culture? What are the non-negotiables? I’ve identified several elements of a biblical culture: 1) truth, 2) love and 3) unity. First, truth. Without truth, there is no true fellowship. Christianity begins with the truth that we are sinners. This is our starting point. We can’t have the […]
Vision for the Church: Fellowship (pt3 of 4)
One Body – One Level, Not Two Levels I am not sure if this is how you conceive of fellowship, or a church. You may be hearing all this talk about one body and being interconnected and prioritizing church and you’re thinking to yourself, this doesn’t apply to me. I am here to be served. […]
Vision for the Church: Fellowship (pt2 of 4)
1) Fellowship – Fellowship is where we put into practice what it says in God’s Word. You’re a member of LBC, now what? What Fellowship is Not We fellowship, right? Eat, play games, eat some more? How many Christian groups do you know that have the word “fellowship” in it? Many churches have “fellowship” in […]