Over the previous 3 teachings in this series we have considered three designations related to what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Week one we walked through the name given to early disciples by those outside the… Read More
When I Say “Slave” . . .
Early disciples underwent a radical change in self-image seeing themselves not as just followers of Christ, but as slaves of Christ. However, if you do a casual read through the New Testament you will not see this distinction and yet there… Read More
When I Say “In Christ” . . .
The idea fo being “in Christ” is an expression made all through the New Testament, some 164 times! But what does it mean? Does being “in Christ” refer to a location, like being “in a house?” Is it like belonging… Read More
When I Say “Christian” . . .
Have you noticed that we all have designations that we derive our identity from? We have names assigned to us by our parents. We have ranks of grade and age assigned to move us through school. We pursue formal associations… Read More