Song of Solomon is a very detailed love poem in the Bible that many adults ignore and kids read through and snicker. What does this beautiful story of courtship and marriage have to do with Christ? Is this book of the Bible just a manual for intimacy or is it something more? In this episode, Pastors Nathan and Mike talk candidly about this often misunderstood book of the Bible.

Throughout the Bible we see the church described in multiple ways including the "Bride of Christ" and the "Body of Christ." What do these descriptions mean and do they have any effect on how the church operates?

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1 Peter provides a list describing the church, including "royal priesthood" and "chosen race." What do these descriptions mean and how do they impact our lives and relationships as the body of Christ.

Recently, Christian twitter was overrun with helpful and not-so-helpful comments from those wanting to share their opinion on topics ranging from coffee in the santuary to Alistair Begg's comments about a transgender wedding. In this episode, Mike and Nathan discuss these topics as well as the importance of a Christ-like presence online. How do we disagree in a world of hot takes?

What comes to mind when you hear someone mention the catholic church? The meaning of the catholic church has nothing to do with Rome but rather the universal church that is throughout the globe. Pastors Mike and Nathan look at the difference between the local and universal truth and how a local church can portray it's catholicity.

9 Marks Article: https://www.9marks.org/article/what-is-catholicity-and-what-does-it-require/

#church #jesus #catholic #catholicchurch #evangelicals #bible #universal #sinners #gospel #theology

We've all heard that the church is filled with hypocrites, but is this really the case? If it is, does the Bible tell us how we are to deal with hypocrisy? In this episode, Mike and Nathan talk through the warning of Jesus in Matthew 7 and how we can examine ourselves to see if we are truly in the faith.

In Exodus 33 & 34, because of Israel's sin, God declares that the people will continue to the promised land but that his presence will not be with him. This leads to great mourning and fear among the people. Why is the presence of God significant? Also, what does it mean to be in the presence of God? Is it an emotional state or feeling of security...or is it something else?

Where does the church fit into the Kingdom of God? We see this kingdom spoken of throughout all of the scripture and Jesus himself said that the Kingdom of God was "at hand." What does this mean and what impact does this have on the function of the local church?

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What makes a church a church? Are there elements of programming or purpose that are integral to the biblical function of a church? In this episode, Pastors Nathan and Mike discuss the key elements of a church and then take time to look at some current church trends.

The church is one of the most misunderstood and underappreciated communities in the world. The church is not a man-made system or structure but a family of believers, ordained by Jesus Himself for eternal purposes. This family expresses itself in smaller, local congregations around the world. In this episode, Nathan and Mike begin a conversation about the existence of the church and why it is crucial for everyone follower of Jesus to be connected to the local expression of his body.

References:

The Loveliest Place (book) - https://www.amazon.com/Loveliest-Place-Beauty-Glory-Church/dp/1433574942

What is the Church? (article) - https://www.9marks.org/article/what-is-a-church/