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.
When we hear the gospel and believe it, Christians are sealed with the Holy Spirit.
Disorderly members can wreck a church, but a firm and loving response by other members can save them and the church.
There is a popular expression that says “seeing is believing.” However, many people saw the amazing signs performed by Jesus and did not believe...