Church
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Why does Peter have the keys of the kingdom? An exposition of Matthew 16:13–19
We’ve all heard a joke that mentions someone dying and having to walk up to Peter, who stands at the pearly gates of heaven. I hate to be “that guy,” but this article will throw a wet blanket on all those jokes.
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“…where two or three are gathered…” This phrase doesn’t mean what you think it does.
“After all,” you say, “Jesus said, ‘Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in their midst.’” I’ve done it. Perhaps you’ve done it. This quote is thrown around to apply to all kinds of situations, but usually people use it to feel better about their lack of planning, their small…
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“It’s not a religion; it’s a relationship.” Oh, really?
“It’s not a religion; it’s a relationship.” If you’re serious about following and loving Jesus, you’ll never say this phrase again.
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How do I become a pastor? The answer may SHOCK you!
Who is a pastor? Journey through the Bible to learn about these biblical words: preacher, evangelist, pastor, shepherd, elder, presbyter, bishop, overseer. Find out why pastors and preachers are not automatically the same thing. And learn what the qualifications of pastors are from the Bible.
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Does communion forgive my sins?
I feel refreshed and forgiven all over again after communion. Do I get to start each week with a clean slate because I ate of the bread and drank of the cup? We will explore the Bible’s answer from two perspectives in this study.
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Who can take the Lord’s Supper?
Can anyone share in the Lord’s Supper? And should I take communion when I don’t feel worthy? What does the Bible have to say? And what did Aslan say about it?
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How often should I eat the Lord’s Supper?
Weekly, quarterly, or yearly? There’s no consensus among churches. Even asking artificial intelligence to scour online resources cannot give a clear answer. So, are we left to decide for ourselves how often to take communion?
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True or false: I don’t have to go to church to be saved.
Does it matter to God if I’m a church member? Could it affect my salvation? Wait, the Bible says what about church members being saved? But the church is full of hypocrites! It’s not religion; it’s relationship!
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Reclaiming Biblical Words: “Reverend”
Robes, collars, and the titles “Reverend” and “Father” to honor members of church leadership—do we see any of this in the Christianity of which Jesus is Lord?
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How to get MORE from “church”
Church has become a check-in/check-out organization. Have you ever looked around church and thought, “There’s gotta be more to it than this”? In 1 Corinthians 12, the apostle Paul calls Christians members of the body of Christ. After this video, you’ll never see that passage the same again.
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How to become an APOSTLE! (There’s a TEST)
Apostleship in the modern-day church. Is it possible? Let’s explore the Bible to discover the role of apostle. Can anyone realistically fulfill this role today?