Although faith in Christ has become more and more of an individual matter in the West, those who became Christians in the New Testament were added to local churches. Acts 2:36-47 records the addition of 3000 new church members in one day and describes the privileges they shared.
Because humans were dead in our sins, the only possible solution was for God to make us alive because of his grace.
Sermon by Robbie Crouse on why we need to return to the One who tore us and was torn for us
While attending a meal with religious leaders in Luke 14:1-24, Jesus broke with social norms and caused multiple disruptions. His goal was not to...