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By David Taylor Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

To choose and be chosen

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 … Continue reading To choose and be chosen

Tags: church, discipleship, dying to self, guidance, led by the Spirit, ministry, spiritual formation
By David Taylor Posted on January 10, 2021January 10, 2021

If the church were only people

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you … Continue reading If the church were only people

Tags: church, church history, Holy Spirit, ministry, spiritual gifts
By David Taylor Posted on November 21, 2020December 6, 2020

Who ‘makes disciples’? (And who doesn’t?)

“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name … Continue reading Who ‘makes disciples’? (And who doesn’t?)

Tags: church, cost of discipleship, discipleship, ministry
By David Taylor Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020

‘What have you done to my church?’

“Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin. “’What are we accomplishing?’ they asked. ‘Here is this man performing many signs. If we let him go on … Continue reading ‘What have you done to my church?’

Tags: charismatic church, church, COVID-19, discipleship, divisions, gifts of the Spirit, ministry, ministry gifts
By David Taylor Posted on October 31, 2020November 15, 2020

Dividing light

“’Is this your son?’ they asked. ‘Is this the one you say was born blind? How is it that now he can see?’ “’We know he is our son,’ the … Continue reading Dividing light

Tags: church, denominationalism, discipleship, interpretation, ministry, spiritual unity
By David Taylor Posted on October 31, 2020November 1, 2020

The light in the darkness and the light that dispels it

“Some of the Pharisees said, ‘This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.’ “But others asked, ‘How can a sinner perform such signs?’ So they were … Continue reading The light in the darkness and the light that dispels it

Tags: body of Christ, church, discipleship, interpretation, spiritual formation
By David Taylor Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020

‘Parts is parts,’ ‘it is what it is,’ and other convenient myths

“Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, … Continue reading ‘Parts is parts,’ ‘it is what it is,’ and other convenient myths

Tags: body of Christ, church, denominationalism, interpretation, ministry, spiritual formation
By David Taylor Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

Recognizing the darkness for what it is

“See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness.” (Luke 11:35) “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can … Continue reading Recognizing the darkness for what it is

Tags: church, church history, interpretation, ministry, revelation
By David Taylor Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020

The Church of Nothing–and why you should belong

“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world … Continue reading The Church of Nothing–and why you should belong

Tags: church, church history, interpretation, ministry, ministry of the gospel
By David Taylor Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020

Turn to Hymn 245: ‘What difference does it make?’

“Blessed be God, there seems to be a noble spirit gone out into Wales, and I believe, ere long, there will be more visible fruits of it. What inclines me … Continue reading Turn to Hymn 245: ‘What difference does it make?’

Tags: church, discipleship, interpretation, legalism, ministry
By David Taylor Posted on October 25, 2020January 5, 2021

Do you want to be the church–or ‘the’ church?

“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were … Continue reading Do you want to be the church–or ‘the’ church?

Tags: church, church history, denominationalism, interpretation, ministry
By David Taylor Posted on October 25, 2020January 5, 2021

The Church of Nothing

“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the … Continue reading The Church of Nothing

Tags: charismatic church, church, discipleship, interpretation, ministry, spiritual gifts

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