Understanding the early church is vital for recognizing where we are today and for learning from both the early church’s successes and its mistakes. Our June issue surveys the early church and how it can help us minister faithfully today in our own time. ligm.in/4vcEFFq
Because He accomplished our redemption, we are new creatures in Christ and our minds are being renewed to become more and more like Him. —Sarah Ivill ligm.in/3S9Bujy
We ought not to romanticize the early church or imagine that recovering it would deal with all of today’s problems in a flash. —@DanHamesligm.in/4wCdDJk
If we are to be humble in each other’s presence, strive side by side for the gospel, and love one another, then we must look to Christ and remember that we are united to Him in His death and in His life. —Sarah Ivill ligm.in/3S9Bujy
When we are clothed with patience and kindness, it is easier to witness to the truth and transformative work of Christ. —Donny Friederichsen (@DFriederichsen) ligm.in/4feFbOD
Walking by the Spirit requires daily dependence on His person and work and devoting ourselves to the Word, to the church, and to prayer. —@ThomasBrewerligm.in/4dvntEa
The Lord Jesus Christ is not just our example when it comes to loving others, but also the one who enables us to dwell in humility and unity. —Sarah Ivill ligm.in/3S9Bujy
The Holy Spirit is active throughout the history of the universe, without intermission, in all the ways that He operates. —Robert Letham (@DrRobertLetham) ligm.in/4uPWPN5
Grace defines our position with God. So the more we grow in what God has granted in and through the person and work of Christ, the more confident we are in who we are. —Ken Jones ligm.in/4v2x24T
God’s people are joyful.
This joy isn’t a temperament we put on for others. It rises from a deep well of satisfaction in Christ.
Read this article by Joel Morris to reflect on how the Holy Spirit works joy in the hearts of Christians in all seasons.
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Even in our struggles and our ups and downs, we are confident of who we are because to grow in our knowledge of God’s grace is to give us confidence that we are the children of God. —Ken Jones ligm.in/4v2x24T