The Welcoming Church: A Ministry of Public Reading, Exhortation, and Teaching

Welcome the world not with empty words or personal opinions, but with the life-giving exhortation of the Scriptures, faithfully read, explained, and applied.

The true welcoming church centers its life on God’s revealed Word. This study clarifies why public reading of Scripture, faithful exhortation, and divinely appointed teaching are vital ministries. Learn how to build a grounded ministry that honors the Word for all people to hear. Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church: A Ministry of Public Reading, Exhortation, and Teaching

Understanding the Fourth Commandment, the Sabbath, and Sunday Worship

You honor the fourth commandment in the new covenant by resting in Christ, by gathering with His people, and by wisely practicing a rhythm of work and rest.

Struggling with the Fourth Commandment? This teaching clarifies that while the Mosaic Sabbath law has been fulfilled in Christ, we honor God by gathering for worship on Sunday. True rest and fellowship are found completely in our Lord Jesus. Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Fourth Commandment, the Sabbath, and Sunday Worship

Is Truth by Megan Woods Biblical and Theologically Sound?

Truth by Mega Woods the chorus is biblical and theologically sound. “He looks at me and wouldn’t change a thing”[In justification: He sees me clothed in Christ’s righteousness, fully accepted (2 Cor 5:21). In sanctification: though He delights in me, His love keeps transforming me (Rom 8:29; Heb 12:6).]

Worried if contemporary music is biblically sound? We clarify whether Megan Woods’ “Truth” passes theological muster. This guide proves how Christian identity and God’s grace make the lyrics deeply biblical, helping you understand the battle against lies. Continue ReadingIs Truth by Megan Woods Biblical and Theologically Sound?

Accepted in Christ, Transformed by Grace (Understanding Positional Acceptance and Progressive Sanctification)

The balance of grace (positional standing) and transformation (progressive sanctification) is the secret to joyful, fruitful Christian living.

Beloved, rest assured knowing that your positional acceptance is fixed in Christ’s finished work. Yet God calls us daily to progressive sanctification—the lifelong process of transformation into His Son’s image through grace. Continue ReadingAccepted in Christ, Transformed by Grace (Understanding Positional Acceptance and Progressive Sanctification)

The Welcoming Church versus The Consumer Mindset

Scripture confronts the consumer mindset and calls us instead to a life-giving, God-centered, welcoming vision of the church.

The church cannot be treated as a consumer product for personal needs or entertainment. Discover how adopting a biblical, welcoming church mindset redirects our focus entirely toward glorifying God and making disciples. Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church versus The Consumer Mindset