Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word about the myths in the church, starting with how important community is in the body of Christ.
Matthew 16:13-18 New Living Translation
13…“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” 15 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. 18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.
Principle: The Church is God’s Idea, not Man’s Idea.
Myth: You can practice Christianity on your own.
Principle: God does not desire lone rangers; God desires a community.
Principe: If you wanna follow God, you have to follow His rules.
Genesis 17:1-5 New Living Translation
17…“I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life. 2 I will make a covenant with you, by which I will guarantee to give you countless descendants.” 3 At this, Abram fell face down on the ground. Then God said to him, 4 “This is my covenant with you: I will make you the father of a multitude of nations! 5 What’s more, I am changing your name. It will no longer be Abram. Instead, you will be called Abraham, for you will be the father of many nations.
Principle: Even when God chooses a man, He is building a people.
Principle: God’s design is community.
Proverbs 27:17 New International Version
17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Principle: Community will help you grow.
Hebrews 10:24-25 New Living Translation
24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
Principle: Jesus not only taught that community was the way, He demonstrated that community was the way.
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