Avoiding Church Splits
September 23, 2010
The church at Philippi was like many churches today, because disharmony was threatening to split the church. To be unified, we need to avoid being conceited, and instead value others above ourselves.
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Although each member of the body of Christ has a different function, we are all equal because everyone is necessary. However, we should never feel that we are sufficient in ourselves.
September 22, 2010
Paul compares the church to a physical body. The church body has a variety of talents, skills and abilities, but there is also a unity of purpose. And we should always emphasize that unity.
September 21, 2010
In reality, the work of evangelism is God’s work. God uses people to reach out to the lost, but ultimately it is the Lord who does the work. He is the one who calls, and He is the one who saves.
September 20, 2010
Jesus said He would build His church. But how does this happen? It is by the work of evangelism, as believers proclaim the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ and people respond to it.
September 17, 2010
The church at Jerusalem had all things in common. They shared all their goods and finances with each other, but this sharing was voluntary rather than compulsory.
September 16, 2010
The church in the book of Acts was a generous group. They were open-hearted toward one another. They were devoted to the unity of the church and to developing the community of believers.
September 15, 2010
When the church at Jerusalem prayed, they always remembered they were talking to an almighty God. Their prayer was combined with praise, and it was specific. Because of this, their prayer was powerful.
September 14, 2010
The church at Jerusalem was devoted to prayer. They prayed regularly, on all occasions. And they prayed instinctively...their automatic reaction to any need was to bring it before the Lord.
September 13, 2010
Jesus told his followers to remember Him by the breaking of bread. It reminds us of His death for us. It reminds us that He is still in control of our lives. And it reminds us that He is coming back physically to the earth.
September 10, 2010
In Acts 2:42, “breaking bread” seems an odd thing to emphasize as one of the four marks of church life. Why not discipleship or evangelism? But it’s a reminder. It reminds us of our access to God, and our spiritual foundation.
September 9, 2010
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