The second observation is that a biblically consistent church is motivated—it is absolutely driven—first and foremost by the radical, life-changing reality and impact of the gospel.
At first glance, this may seem ridiculously obvious, but stop and consider what seems to motivate many of our churches.
Some churches seem to be driven by a desire to grow, some [...]
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Observations on a Biblically Consistent Church, Part 2
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Observations on a Biblically Consistent Church, Part 1
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As I search the New Testament for characteristics of a Bible-based church, several points jump out.
First, it is focused on the overarching purpose of glorifying God. The clearest support for this is in Ephesians 1: 3-14 where we find the emphasis three times in conjunction with our salvation: we were chosen in eternity past by God [...]
