Church

In his Letters and Papers from Prison written in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer says, The Church is the Church only when it exists for others. To make a start, it should give away all its property to those in need. The clergy must live solely on the free-will offerings of their congregations, or possibly engage in … Read more

According to Jesus, his community of followers should not use special titles for each other, setting some above others. But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. … Read more

What is church supposed to be? Should it be a top-down organization with a strong leader who runs the show? Or should it be more like a community center where everyone gives input? Obviously, those are two extremes to make a point. What does the New Testament say? This is where things get interesting. The … Read more

Several churches claim to be the one true church on earth. These churches include the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the True Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox churches, and the Assyrian Church of the East. The list continues with early Quaker churches, Landmark Baptists, and independent Pentecostal churches. Some even state that there is … Read more