The local church is God’s “missionary society” — the organization through which we work to spread the gospel. Though man has concocted many different schemes and systems since the time when Jesus established His church, the Lord’s design is that His message is proclaimed through the work of individuals and local churches. Paul mentions the [...]
Sounding Forth the Word
Posted on December 8, 2011 at 11:15 pm by Andy Sochor
Reporting Back to Antioch
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 2:21 am by Andy Sochor
Following the preaching trip that took them through such places as Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe, Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch. Luke records, “When they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the [...]
“I Will Build My Church”
Posted on May 4, 2011 at 12:53 am by Andy Sochor
One of the more significant statements in the revelation of God’s plan was Jesus’ promise to His apostles, “I will build My church” (Matthew 16:18). Let’s break down this statement and see what Jesus is teaching here.
Placing Membership with a Local Church
Posted on April 19, 2011 at 11:42 pm by Andy Sochor
The New Testament stresses the importance of Christians being part of a local congregation. But how does one join or place membership with a local church? At what point does one become a part of a congregation of God’s people? If we look at Saul’s effort to join the church in Jerusalem, we will see [...]
What Happened After Saul’s Conversion?
Posted on March 31, 2011 at 5:59 pm by Andy Sochor
We often talk about the conversion of Saul – later known as the apostle Paul – because of the important lessons to be found about how one becomes a Christian. But what about after Saul’s conversion? There are important lessons here as well. Let’s look at what Saul did following his conversion.
Christians Are To Be Radical, Liberal, and Institutional
Posted on July 31, 2010 at 1:13 pm by Andy Sochor
Should we be able to describe faithful Christians as radical, liberal, or institutional? If you have followed the writing and teaching I’ve done, you will probably expect me to answer this question in the negative. After all, we are to be conservative and non-institutional, right?
When we use labels such as these, we generally use them [...]
Taking Stock
Posted on December 28, 2009 at 11:37 pm by Andy Sochor
As another year is quickly drawing to a close, we often use this time to take stock of our lives. We look back at where we’ve been and evaluate where we are now. We also tend to look forward to the new year and what might lie ahead, thinking about what we ought to do [...]
