Misunderstanding the Trinity can lead to great confusion. The heresies that plagued the early church were primarily the result of overemphasizing either God's "oneness" or his "threeness." The doctrine of the Trinity, then, allows us to confess our belief in one true God and also that Jesus Christ, his Son, is God—which is the heart of the gospel. Additionally, the doctrine of the Trinity informs ...
Our daily life, surprisingly, has some parallels to the animal kingdom. While we may want to do life on our own, it's a rough world, and having others around can help protect us. This humorous video parallels people and the animal kingdom to help make the point that community is important.
Whether it's because we are fearful of rejection or don't know what to say, the contemporary church often struggles to publicize the transforming message of the gospel. The early church, on the other hand, couldn't keep quiet about Jesus! Because the first believers were generous, holy, and courageous, they earned the respect of outsiders and brought new believers into the fold. In the same way, ...