What should our response be in the midst of turmoil?
The book of Philippians shows us the great need that believers have in times of turmoil. The church in Philippi was a very good church that participated with the apostle Paul in the furtherance of the gospel (Phil. 1:5-7; 4:14-19). However, it had two problems—Judaizers who sought to bring the believers back under the bondage […]
What basis do we have for saying that the jurisdiction of a local church should be no greater or smaller than the boundary of the city?
The church of God is one and cannot be divided (1 Cor. 1:13a), but the members of the Body of Christ are spread across the earth and cannot physically gather in one place. The problem of geography is the reason that there are many churches in time and space. For the believers to practically gather […]
Does Living Stream Ministry control the local churches in the Lord’s recovery?
Living Stream Ministry (LSM) was established as a Levitical service to publish the ministry of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee. It provided practical support to the ministry in the Lord’s recovery by facilitating the release of the word through the ministry, by capturing that word for the present need as well as posterity, and by […]
Why shouldn’t I speak or listen to negative words?
The Bible has much to say about a believer’s speech and the effects that it can have on others. For example, Proverbs 18:21a says “Death and life are in the power of the tongue,” and in Matthew 15:11 the Lord Jesus says, “It is not that which enters into the mouth that defiles the man; […]
As a believer, should I get involved in politics?
We are often confronted with situations where the actions of our government either suit our preferences and ideals or directly oppose them. What then should a Christian’s attitude be toward his or her government and politics in general? This is a critical question to consider especially in today’s age of political vitriol and the upcoming […]