Category Archives: Church membership

Popular misapplication of communion

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Communion was never intended to be turned into what the protestant Church has made it over the years. We have turned it into an intense soul-searching effort to find and name unconfessed sin lest we partake as one unworthy. Continue reading →

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A neglected ministry in the Church

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Fellowship is more than unconditional love that wraps its arms around someone who is hurting. It is also tough love that hold one fast to the truth and the pursuit of righteousness. Continue reading →

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3 things to remember before condemning another

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

These three warnings take the conversation to the highest possible level. Continue reading →

Posted in attitudes of unity, Church Leadership, Church membership, Debatable Matters, elders in the Church, Final judgment, Judging others, Judgment seat of Christ, Legalism, Local Church, Unity | Tagged Elders, Judging others, legalism, Pastors, unity in church | Leave a comment

What is legalism and what can we do about it?

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Teach this to your church leaders and to the entire congregation. Make it part of your membership process. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, attitudes of unity, Church and State, Church Leadership, Church membership, elders in the Church, Legalism, Unity | Tagged Disunity in the Church, legalism, unity | Leave a comment

A big threat to unity in the church

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

A free resource (for now) on an important subject for churches. Continue reading →

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8 point mission statement for your life

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Who am I? Why am I here? What should I do? Who do I serve? How should I live? Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Disciple-making, Discipleship, Missions | Tagged Followers of Jesus, Meaning of life, Mission, Purpose of life, true disciples, why am I here? | Leave a comment

Church – structured and spontaneous

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

The Church is an organism, not just an organization. This truth cautions against overly structuring the life of a body of believers. As an organism, the spiritual life or life generated by the Holy Spirit should lead to spontaneous ministries … Continue reading →