The Fellowship of the Spirit
The Fellowship of the Spirit (17 pages, large print, approximately a 24-minute read) Introduction The Holy Spirit is the only One who gives the life of Christ which sustains His Body. (John 6:63; 2 Corinthians 3:6) Jesus told us that the Holy Spirit would “take of what is Mine and declare it to you”. (John […]
To Know & Understand Him
To Know & Understand Him (21 pages) Introduction Both the Old and New Testaments instruct us to know and understand God: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in […]
The Weakness of God
“The Weakness of God” (47 pages) Introduction “The weakness of God” – this is, indeed, a captivating phrase penned by the apostle Paul in his letter to the Church. (1 Corinthians 1:25) This “weakness” is God’s chosen “methodology” from “before the foundation of the world – in “the Lamb slain” (Revelation 13:8), in His choice […]
The Vineyard of the Lord
The Vineyard of the Lord (95 pages) Introduction Using the scriptural word picture of The Vineyard of the Lord, this article takes a look at the current condition of the Church. In response to this, it then takes another look at the commission of the Church, addressing various aspects of discipleship all in light of […]
The Husbandman
The Husbandman (27 pages) Introduction A presentation of the disciple-maker as “Cultivator”, through the use of word pictures of The Husbandman. Categories: Discipleship, Spiritual Formation Audio link: https://www.atchriststable.org/audio-messages/the-husbandman-audio-message/
The Cross & The Powers of Darkness
The Cross & The Powers of Darkness (46 pages) Introduction The Church has a calling that could be referred to as “The Even Greater Commission”: “… that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 3:10 Jesus laid down […]
Headship, Leadership & the Body
“Headship, Leadership & The Body” (18 pages, large print, approximately 23-minute read) Introduction In certain movements within the Church, it is currently in vogue to criticize church leaders for usurping the Headship of Christ. I agree that, generally speaking, this is a valid criticism. But the more accurate statement would be that human beings, church […]
Concerning Gathering
(83 pages) Introduction This book approaches the subject of “Gathering” – NOT on how we gather, or where and when we gather, but WHY we gather. The goal is to give some insight into the nature of our collective life in the New Covenant. The “collective life” I’m referring to is worship – a lifestyle […]
Christ-centered Discipleship & Equipping Ministries
(50 pages) Introduction Before His ascension, Jesus told His disciples: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go, therefore, and make disciples….” Since it takes the authority of Christ to make a disciple of Christ, authentic Equipping Ministries will, by nature of the case, share the life of Christ – that is, […]
Christ is Prerequisite for Church
(61 pages) Introduction Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church. We cannot discern the Body until we first discern the Head. We cannot understand the mystery of the Church until we understand the mystery of Christ. Jesus is building His Church through revelation of Himself. As we pursue the revelation of Christ, He […]