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.
In response to all of God‘s mercies described in the first 11 chapters, we are to present our bodies and be renewed in our...
The demons revealed that their only purpose is to destroy, while Jesus demonstrated his power to heal and restore.
It is good to have more than one person ready to verify facts, especially when they are well-informed and honest. In the case of...