Exhortations to a Church: Love One Another

Exhortations to a Church: Love One Another

God has placed within the human heart a deep longing for love. Worldly distortions of love only exacerbate this deep-seated longing. Christianity has a wonderful opportunity to speak into this void. Jesus’ actions on the eve of his crucifixion, in which he stooped to...
Exhortations to a Church: Apply the Gospel

Exhortations to a Church: Apply the Gospel

Christians are accustomed to thinking of the gospel as the message we believe to receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life, but we often fail to understand how the gospel transforms—or should transform—everyday discipleship. Learning to view all of life through the...
Exhortations to a Church: Depend on God

Exhortations to a Church: Depend on God

Our achievement-oriented world celebrates independence and self-sufficiency as virtues. From young, we are encouraged to pursue careers that provide financial freedom and personal autonomy. Social media and popular culture reinforce messages of self-reliance and...
Exhortations to a Church: Be United

Exhortations to a Church: Be United

We live in a society in which there is growing division—in families, political factions, and institutions, including churches. Division is the air we breathe and, if we are not on guard, is a vice that can destroy churches. As people wonder where they can find unity,...
Exhortations to a Church: Prioritise the Gospel

Exhortations to a Church: Prioritise the Gospel

Why does the church exist? And how can we remain faithful to that purpose? These two vital questions shape Paul’s words to the saints in Corinth, as recorded in 1 Corinthians 15:1–10, where he reminds believers of the gospel he received and delivered. This gospel...
What COVID-19 Teaches Us about the Church

What COVID-19 Teaches Us about the Church

Today it was reported that over 40% of the earth’s population is currently in lockdown. The 60% who are not in lockdown are undergoing some version of quarantine rules. These legislative decisions have seriously impacted all facets of our society: schools are closed,...