But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe… (Romans 3:21–22, ESV) King Solomon once said that there is nothing new under the sun. But Solomon did not have the last word. God has the last word. God had something on the … [Read more...] about Verse of the Week: Romans 3:21-22
Devotions
A Bigger Purpose
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ… (Ephesians 4:11–12, ESV) I have been reading a book called Who Broke Your Church by Kent Hunter. In this book, Kent tells a story of a janitor he met at NASA. When he happened upon the janitor, he did not notice … [Read more...] about A Bigger Purpose
Every Member a Minister
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ… (Ephesians 4:11–12, ESV) Jesus gives! He gives apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers. He gives these people for a purpose. That purpose is to equip the saints for the work of ministry. I am a … [Read more...] about Every Member a Minister
APEST
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ… (Ephesians 4:11–12, ESV) It starts with Jesus. That was the subject of yesterday’s post. It is about what Jesus gives. Ephesians 4 tells us that he gives: Apostles Prophets Evangelists … [Read more...] about APEST
It Starts with Jesus
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ… (Ephesians 4:11–12, ESV) These are two powerful verses in the Scripture. Our failure to grasp these two verses may be at the heart why the American Church often fails to live out God’s kingdom vision. If we are … [Read more...] about It Starts with Jesus