Things we can learn from Scripture, Example: the woman at the well in John 4
In Part 1 we observed the lack of Kingdom terminology has contributed to the Church loosing its way. We are self focused and off mission. We have lost the big picture. In Part 2 we highlighted the Scripture evidence regarding the relationship of the Church to the Kingdom. Currently we are Ambassadors with the message of the coming King, and eventually, we will reign with Christ in His administration! This week, let's consider the positive…
Last week we noted there is a lack of Kingdom terminology used in the Church. Lack of Kingdom Thinking leads to a self focused Christian life. The affects this has had on the Church are devastating. But before we start throwing "kingdom" words around, what is the Biblical basis? What is the relationship of the Church to the Kingdom of God? Kingdom terminology is rooted in the promises of Gen 12 made to Abraham regarding…
This week Discipleship.org hosted their National Disciple Making Forum online. They did a masterful job of transitioning this conference to an online format. I was especially impressed with the user interface that allowed navigation to the different venues within the conference. One of the nuggets from a main session was an observation regarding the absence of kingdom terminology in the American Church. As I reflected on that observation, I concluded it was worthy of more…
