FIRST CENTURY CHURCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY By: Randy Kea Can we have the first century church in the 21st century? Reproducing and duplicating New Testament Christianity in our day is not only possible, but absolutely essential if we would please God. It is possible to be a member of the same church that Jesus built over 2000 years ago and that Paul, Peter, Philip, John, Stephen, and thousands of others were members of. The Bible, the word of God, is the basis for this possibility (II Timothy 3:16-17; Matthew 24:35). Let us note...
Category: Worship
How Do You Worship God?
HOW DO YOU WORSHIP GOD? By: Randy Kea How do you worship God? Will God accept just anything as worship? Can we worship any way we please? First, consider the fact that under the Old Testament God never allowed anyone to worship Him on their own terms. Cain’s worship was rejected; Abel’s was accepted. Why? The New Testament explains that Abel offered his worship “by faith” and “faith comes by hearing” the word of God (Genesis 4:1-7; Hebrews 11:3-4; Romans 10:17). In other words, Cain followed his own way in worship and Abel followed God’s...Continue reading