Although the word church appears only three times in all of the gospels, in Matthew 16:13-23 and Matthew 18:15-20. However, the church figured large in the mission of the apostles, who they went out and made disciples by starting churches everywhere. By studying these three instances of the word church, we discover that Christ gave authority to his church to open the kingdom of God to those who receive the gospel. The health of Christianity and our own health depend on our recognition of the church’s kingdom authority.
An overview of the history of redemption, from Genesis to Revelation in four acts
With parables and warnings, Jesus told everyone in his day and ours to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
The chief priest could not control his wicked sons, so God removed them all and raised up the one who could intercede between humans...
