Pastor Eric preached last Sunday on the incompatibility of sexual immorality and our union with Christ. We belong to Jesus, body and soul. We are his bride. And our sexuality is a very important way in which we demonstrate this truth.
Last Sunday Pastor Eric was preaching from 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 and referenced our official statement regarding conflict resolution within the church. You can read it here.
Please keep in mind that although the Scriptures strongly discourage a Christian from suing another Christian, this does not mean that a Christian should never engage in the legal system. Even the Apostle Paul himself utilized the law to protect his rights as a Roman citizen.
Each month we'll provide a category and recommendations. For January, we're reading a biography. Some options will be available on Sundays at the bookstore. You choose the book. Register by January 31st and successfully complete the challenge to receive an invitation to our year-end steak dinner celebration.
More info coming soon. Church members and regular attenders should watch their inbox for more information on how they can participate in this special evening service.
This week at Theology on Tap the men are debating the nature of the millennium from Revelation 20. Although the group is currently on a waiting-list only, you can still follow along on Facebook and do the homework.
Last Sunday Pastor Eric preached from 1 Corinthians 5 and the priority of the purity of the church. We are called to pursue godliness as a community and not only individually. It's our mission. Be holy.
This Sunday we continued our sermon series through 1 Corinthians, addressing the mandate given to the church in Chapter 5 to "purge the evil person from among you."
Working from our official statement on church discipline, Pastor Eric said that this has nothing to do with “shunning” a person. It involves first confronting in love and gentleness and then, if unsuccessful, withholding fellowship. It is not rejection of a relationship but a change in the nature of a relationship.
If a person under discipline is not factious or disruptive or a harmful influence, he is welcomed to attend all church meetings that are open to unbelievers with the exception of small groups that meet for the purpose of fellowship.
Once the church leadership makes a sin publicly known, they commit as well to inform the church of repentance and restoration to fellowship as appropriate to the situation and the good of the church.
Each month we'll provide a category and recommendations. Some options will be available on Sundays at the bookstore. You choose the book. Register by January 31st and successfully complete the challenge to receive an invitation to our year-end steak dinner celebration.