The Lord's Church

The church of Jesus Christ is a marvelous kingdom. It was foretold to come in the Old Testament and came into being in the first century in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost as noted in Acts 2. Jesus said He would build His church, and nothing could or would destroy it. The Roman Empire tried and failed. The Jews, who refused to believe in Jesus, tried and failed. Satan has tried and continues to try, but has failed and will continue to fail. Man has tried his best to pollute the church and its message of the gospel and has failed. New Testament Christianity remains!

Jesus cannot and will not ever be defeated (Mathew 16:18; Matthew 28:18-20;1 Corinthians 15:23-25). The book of Revelation is a marvelous testimony to the power of Jesus and what awaits those who stay faithful until death or until the Lord’s return.

We all know the church is not a place but a people. The Greek word for church is εκκλησία which translated into English is “ecclesia” which means “a called-out assembly”. As Christians, we are called out by the gospel to live for Jesus and not live for the things of this world. The world will view us as a “peculiar people” and so we should be.

Friends, let us as Christians, exemplify Christ every day in our thoughts, words, and deeds. When we assemble, let us worship God in spirit and truth. Let us be there for one another in the good and not so good times. Let us put others ahead of ourselves. Let us welcome the rich and poor, young and old, and stranger and friend with open arms. Let us demonstrate the love of God to all and take none for granted. Let us have patience with one another and be willing accept people where they are on their spiritual walk. In all instances, teaching the truth in love.

Friends, we are part of the greatest kingdom ever. Let us express our gratitude to God for this and show our love to God and our fellow man by remaining faithful and staying on the firing line.



Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis