Type of Doctrine: Typically Tertiary "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is." -Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV Why Does It Matter? Some pastors and Christian teachers emphasize the true biblical teaching that we shouldn't waste our lives, but it is often applied in a way that leads to chaotic, busy lives. On the other end, some past

“And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb.” -Revelation 21:22-23 (ESV throughout) Scripture shows a nuanced story of God's presence from the beginning to the end. It's artistic, symbolic, and easy to miss. In this article, we will look at how God’s presence was lost and how God gradually invaded enemy territo

"17 He (Jesus) said to him the third time, 'Simon, son of John, do you love me?' Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, 'Do you love me?' and he said to him, 'Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my sheep.'" -John 21:17 (ESV throughout) In our day, we often see a striking overemphasis in churches on either evangelism or shepherding. It seems like one of the two, evangelism or shepherding, is pursued wholeheartedly wh