Jesus’ Great Prayer for His Apostles and Disciples On the night of Jesus’ last Passover, betrayal and arrest, Jesus prayed an emotional prayer to the Father for his apostles and disciples. That prayer is found in John 17. Note Jesus’ emphasis on the word of God through this chapter. John 17:1-5 — In this prayer, … Read more
Does the church belong to God or people? Is it my church or His? Jesus said: “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it … I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever … Read more
How should I choose a church? The process by which I choose a church depends on what I am looking for. If it is to satisfy my personal needs and desires, I will identify those needs and desires and locate a congregation that fulfills them. If my search for a church is an effort … Read more
What Does True Christianity Look Like? Do conflicting teachings and practices undermine your faith in Christ and the Bible? Jesus prayed that all His disciples would be united – one! (John 17). The division and conflict that exists in 21st century Christianity is not the result of Jesus’ or the Bible’s teaching. It is … Read more
Is this a Good church … the Right church? By what standard does one determine whether a church is right or good? If I am going by human opinion, mine is the one I want to follow! But, what do I know? What does anyone know? Clearly, the Lord’s opinion matters in this question. … Read more
Does it matter what churches do and teach? Religious separation and division, even within “Christianity” flourishes. People are encouraged to choose a church that suits their preference. What we are learning from all of this: Acceptance of all this variety is teaching us that what the church does and teaches does not matter. Is … Read more
