Welcome to episode 241 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the Church in crisis.
Key takeaways:
- The reality: Churches face both internal and external threats
- The promise: Christ is building the Church and he will prevail
- The church’s foundation does not depend on:
- Gifted leaders
- Perfect doctrine
- Cultural acceptance
- Impressive programs or large numbers
- For the five churches we examine in the Book of Revelation, we see a pattern and a promise.
- The pattern: Acknowledge the problem honestly, remember what you've received, repent and change direction, return to faithful obedience.
- The promise: This varies, depending on the church, but is made to ordinary Christians who overcome the challenges specified
Quotable:
Our job isn't to save the church—Jesus did that on the cross.
Application:
- How to minister in crisis:
- Start with prayer: Our first response to church problems should be prayer, not criticism, complaining, or gossip.
- Demonstrate personal faithfulness and integrity: Instead of focusing on what others need to change, ask what God wants to change in you.
- Speak truth in love
- Support godly leadership: Church leaders need your support, not second-guessing.
- Our job is...
- To be faithful in our generation.
- To pray.
- To serve.
- To love.
- To persevere.
- To trust God with results.
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