I believe that the apostolic church of the first century was keenly aware of the realities of the spiritual “powers” of darkness and spiritual “forces” of evil. If the Church (the Ekklesia) today is to regain its apostolicity, it will need to recover this spiritual awareness in her true God-given calling. Suffice to say that … Read more
The Difference Between Theology & Politics: The Kingdom of the Lord and His Christ & The kingdoms of this World What I have to offer in this article is at variance with current conventional “Evangelical” perspectives and political activities.(In fact, it also flies in the face of the disposition of most “Progressive Christians”, as well … Read more
“The weakness of God” – this is, indeed, a captivating phrase penned by Paul the apostle in his letter to the Church. (1 Corinthians 1:25) This “weakness” is God’s chosen “methodology” from “before the foundation of the world – in “the Lamb slain” (Revelation 13:8), in His choice of Israel and Gideon’s company, and ultimately … Read more
A Governing Principle: Bearing One Another’s Burdens & The Law of Christ In this article I point out that using the Hebrew nation as a prototype, God established the concept of tribes – extended family households – as a model for His kingdom people. I am calling this model “Kingdom Households”, and proposing that this … Read more
“The weakness of God” (1 Corinthians 1:25) – this is, indeed, a captivating phrase penned by Paul the apostle in his letter to the Church. This article is about weakness, meekness, the powers of darkness (Ephesians 6:12), “a people being formed by the Lord” (Isaiah 43:21), and the commission of the Church. (Ephesians 3:10)
