Matthew 1:1-17 - The covenant to Abraham, the covenant to David, and the New Covenant all find their fulfillment through Christ (at His first or second coming).
Dr. Nate Archer | The Birth of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
Acts 2:42 - A healthy church is a praying church because a healthy church realizes that nothing we are called to do can be done without bringing ourselves to God in prayer.
Dr. Nate Archer | The Health & Mission of the Church
Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 - Healthy churches practice the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper that Jesus gave for the local church to practice in order to visually symbolize spiritual truths.
Dr. Nate Archer | The Health & Mission of the Church
1 Peter 5:1-4 - Healthy churches are led by a group of humble, qualified men who are called to keep watch over Christ's church "as those who will have to give an account."
Dr. Nate Archer | The Health & Mission of the Church