Tag: body of Christ

  • Food and Drink- Exodus 29:31-46

    Food and Drink- Exodus 29:31-46

    Earlier, we saw the table of presence given as a reminder that God intended to eat and drink with His people. With the sacrifice of Christ, God would pull His own mercy seat up to the table because the veil would be torn. This eating and drinking imagery permeates all of the religious practices God…

  • On Destroying the Local Church

    On Destroying the Local Church

    Paul has made clear the responsibility of the church elders (pastors). They are to build upon the foundation of Christ, not using any other material but the Gospel to build up the body of Christ. Each pastor is responsible to work hard at preaching and teaching in a way that is faithful to the explicit…