The disciples of Jesus were first called Christians at Antioch, but since that time the term Christian has undoubtedly lost it’s original meaning. Although salvation is free, following Christ in those days could cost one everything. These new believers were radical, committed, conscientious, and passionate. According to the Book of Acts, at first people were added to their numbers and then greatly multiplied. Learning to become such a disciple is vital to the future of the church. Giving definition to discipleship is a great start. No procrastination. No apathetic complacency. No excuses. Be committed! It’s a cause worth living for. It’s a cause worth dying for.
The letters of the Hebrew word Rapha, which means “to heal”, are also symbols and give us deep insight. They reveal the statement “the...
Teaching on fasting and prayer by Guest Minister Tonya Schnitz.
Since the time of Jesus, tradition and religious ritual has often displaced a genuine move of the Holy Spirit. It is left for the...