A New Book, A New Chapter, and a New Attitude

Gentlemen of the hip I-hoppin table, yesterday we dined well. Thanks for the great discussion on the church. Here were some of the more talked about points if you missed it.

1- The church as we know it began at Pentacost (Acts 2), although the church universal was defined much the same way as the Kingdom of God was: God's people in God's place under God's rule and blessing. This includes all Christians in all times, from Abel to David to Paul to you and I.

2- We discussed being involved in more than one church, going to one for Oasis and another for Sunday worship. We're all still wrestling through that issue as many in our youth group will after my workshop at camp.

3- We also talked about the influence of culture in forming a church, especially in the areas of women being pastors. Women pastors directly contradicts 1 Tim. 2:12 and can lead to not taking other passages in scripture seriously. Ultimately, we would become the authority for what is important in scripture rather than scripture being that authority.

Just a few reminders for the weeks coming up:

1- Those of you who went to Na will be sharing a testimony of what God taught you and is still challenging you with since the conference. Let me know this week what you are planning on sharing.

2- Make sure to order the new book by July 1 to get the discount and the free shipping. Here is the link ( www.crossway.com/na07 ). Just follow it and click on the picture of "Matters of the Heart" (it's the one pictures above) . It should be a good break from the heavy theology before we dive into some Luther or Calvin in the fall.

3- Stay posted for news about a work project that will probably be happening this Saturday after Bible study.

That's it for now. Have a great week walking with the Lord.