Apostolic Perspectives

Church Reformation: Five Key Sounds Shaping It

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In the latest compelling episode of "Apostolic Perspectives," titled "Church Reformation: Five Key Sounds Shaping It," host Mike Brewer dives deep into the current reformation taking place within the church. This pivotal episode connects the cleansing of the temple by Jesus Christ, a powerful manifestation of divine reformation, with the seismic 1517 reformation led by Martin Luther against the Catholic Church's corrupt indulgence sales.

Mike draws out three key points during this episode's enlightening conversation:

  1. The episode explores the necessity for continuous reform within the church – a reflection on how spiritual communities must remain receptive to the "new wine" of transformative experiences and thought, valuing substance over structure. Mike cites this as crucial to fostering vibrant and adaptive faith environments.
  • Reformation is intricately linked to family dynamics as Mike underscores the essential role of healthy family units in mentoring and modeling constructive relationships. Dissecting the impact of the fall of man on gender relations, he evaluates how this history informs present-day challenges, whilst rallying for the freedom of anointed women within the church.
  • Mike highlights the foundational role of regional fivefold ministry teams, as outlined in Ephesians 4:11, in catalyzing reformation. Emphasizing the synergy between apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, he underscores their collaborative mandate to equip believers and promote spiritual maturity across communities.

    • You are invited to join this stirring conversation on reformation by visiting www.MikeBrewer.life. There, you can further engage with insights, subscribe for updates, and be part of a growing dialogue on shaping a reformation within the body of Christ.

     

    • 00:00 Reformation in the body of Christ explained.
  • 04:24 Encountering Christ ignites passionate reform and reformation.
  • 10:14 Jesus' actions in the temple described briefly.
  • 10:51 Zeal for God leads to healing and confrontation.
  • 14:59 Good people and bad systems.
  • 19:07 New wine needs new wineskins and thinking.
  • 23:33 Believers unite in regional ministry for growth.
  • 25:08 Elders are to serve, not control decisions.
  • 30:13 Importance of gatherings in homes, mentoring families.
  • 31:01 Importance of healthy families for personal growth.
  • 34:34 Reformation and release of anointed women.
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    Apostolic PerspectivesBy Mike Brewer