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Understanding the Great Commission (Entendendo a grande comissão)
By Mark DeverGod means to fulfill the Great Commission through local churches. How did the apostles and the churches of the New Testament obey the Great Commission? By gathering Christians together in … keep reading…
Understanding Baptism (Entendendo o batismo)
By Bobby JamiesonWhat’s the big deal about baptism? Jesus commands his disciples to be baptized, and it’s a glorious picture of a person’s union with Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Still, many … keep reading…
Understanding the Lord’s Supper (Entendendo a ceia do Senhor)
By Bobby JamiesonWhy did Jesus give the church a meal to eat together? The Lord’s Supper isn’t just something churches do together, it’s something that binds us together, making many into one. … keep reading…
Understanding the Congregation’s Authority (Entendendo a autoridade da congregação)
By Jonathan LeemanCongregational authority is less about the meetings and more about the mission. Congregationalism has a bad rap for well-known reasons: inefficient meetings, upstart members, browbeaten ministers. But biblical congregationalism isn’t … keep reading…
Understanding Church Discipline (Entendendo a disciplina na igreja)
By Jonathan LeemanShould we actually practice church discipline today? Is it unloving? Once an ordinary part of church life, churches gradually stopped practicing church discipline in the 20th century. But Jesus commands … keep reading…
Understanding Church Leadership (Entendendo a liderança da igreja)
By Mark DeverWho leads a church? Why is this important to God? God cares about his glory, and he means to display his glory through the church. For this very end, God … keep reading…
