God Strengthens Us Through Others
It is only in a church that we are members of Christ and of one another, moving forward together like a well-coordinated body (1 Cor. 12:12–27). It is together that we suffer and thrive. It is together that we worship and grow and serve, according to the Word of God. That’s what your church is—ground zero for the new kind of community Christ is cre
... See moreRaymond C. Ortlund Jr. • The Gospel
Since Christ is our model for personal ministry, we too want to understand people so that we can serve him in their lives. We too must be committed to entering their worlds. We can begin by taking the time to ask good questions and listen well. Our hope is that others would seek us out and share more of their true struggles, so that they may find,
... See morePaul David Tripp • Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands
God designed us to be transformed primarily inside a community. There is no such thing as a personal relationship with God. Although you are a person and can relate with God without anyone around, you are not designed to grow by yourself. God inspired every word of the New Testament to point to a community of Christ followers whom He was intending
... See moreHugh Halter • Flesh: Bringing the Incarnation Down to Earth
God doesn’t want us to live life alone. Not only does He give us His Spirit, He gives us the Church, He gives us brothers and sisters in Christ.
Andrew Murray • Seeing The Church: When your purpose collides with God's passion
God has willed that we should seek and find God’s living Word in the testimony of other Christians, in the mouths of human beings. Therefore, Christians need other Christians who speak God’s Word to them.