When Jesus was taken captive by the officers of the Jews, he was brought to the palace of the high priest. The Scriptures record that Peter followed Jesus and was let into the palace by “her that kept the door” at the request of John “who was known unto the high priest” (John 18:15-16). ItContinue reading “To Love Christ is to Love His Church”
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The Custom of Jesus
Luke records that “when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him [Jesus] for a season. And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all” (LukeContinue reading “The Custom of Jesus”
Christ Builds His Church – the Ethiopian Eunuch
Jesus told his disciples “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). Have you ever wondered what he meant by that? He obviously was not speaking of a building as we often make use of the term today (e.g., did you go to church?). What thenContinue reading “Christ Builds His Church – the Ethiopian Eunuch”
We Assemble to Worship
The Bible has much to say about the local assembly of believers. In fact, the word “church” or “churches” occurs 93 times in the New Testament. The word “church” comes from a Greek word that means “a calling out”, i.e. an “assembly.” In professing Christianity, the importance of gathering together on a regular basis forContinue reading “We Assemble to Worship”
From the Chaplain 