Mind of Christ

  MESSAGE TO THE CHURCHES Before we delve deep into the messages for the churches, I think it's important to establish the meaning of the church. What is a church? The church is also referred to by many names: the body of Christ, believers, the bride of Christ, the flock, sheep and so on just to mention a few. the origin of the Church or its definition can be found in Matthew 16:18 " And I tell you that you are Peter,   and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades   will not overcome it. " Jesus is the founder of the church. The first church that ever existed can be found in Acts 2 on the Day of Pentecost after Jesus' resurrection and the disciples receiving The Holy Spirit.   Contrary to modern day beliefs and idea, a church is not a building but rather a congregation of believers who believe and profess that Jesus died and resurrected and that He is Lord. This can be found in Matthew 18:20.   The church cannot exist outside of Jesus as...

                                                              FAITH Faith is a core value for the Christian walk. But what is it really? Let's take a deep dive into what it is and why it is essential for the Christian walk. 1. What is faith? Hebrews 11:1 'Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. ' So essentially this pretty sums up perfectly what the Christian walk is all about. Unless God opens our physical/ spiritual eyes to be able to see Him, we cannot see  Him, yet we know He exists. In the same way, even though we know that evil, demonic entities and Satan exists we cannot see them with our own eyes but we are instructed to be aware and pray always because we don't fight against physical things(flesh and blood) but against spiritual things( principalities, forces of evil etc.) (Eph...