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 Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets
The Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets (28 pages) Introduction In this article, I am focusing on the adjectives, “apostolic” and “prophetic”, rather than the nouns, “apostle” and “prophet”. My goal is a more Christ-centered perspective and understanding of the phrase, “the foundation of the apostles and prophets” (Ephesians 2:20-22), as well as, what it […]
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 […]
Seeking the Lord
Seeking the Lord (20 pages, large print, approximately a 27-minute read) Introduction This teaching has to do with nurturing one’s personal relationship with Christ with a view to spiritual transformation (growth in Christ-likeness). Too often discipleship is understood to be attending a special “discipleship class”; and mere attendance is the only responsibility of the disciple. […]
Reading the New Testament
Reading the New Testament (27 pages, large print, approximately 37-minute read) Introduction The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to testify of Christ. With His inspiration of the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit’s intention was to reveal the glory of Christ. About a decade ago, the Holy Spirit asked me this question: “What is it that […]
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 […]
Eating & Drinking of Jesus
Eating & Drinking of Jesus (15 pages, large print, approximately a 25-minute read) Introduction This message is about eating and drinking – eating and drinking with Adam and Eve, eating and drinking with Moses, as well as eating and drinking with Jesus, and His Disciples – giving insights into the meaning of Jesus’ cryptic saying, […]
Church, Culture, and the Ekklesia
Church, Culture, and Ekklesia (26 pages) Introduction In His prayer to the Father in John 17, Jesus said that both He and His people (the Ekklesia) are in the world, but not of the world. Throughout church history, it has been, and still is, very difficult for the Church to understand this paradox, and has […]
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 […]