The Relational Church

This weekend, many people are celebrating the freedom of our country, whether they take time to reflect on that history or not.

As Christians, we also experience great freedom.

So, what does it mean to be free in Christ?

Romans 6:15-18, 23

Well then, since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living. Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you wholeheartedly obey this teaching we have given you. Now you are free from your slavery to sin, and you have become slaves to righteous living.

Continue Reading Discussion: Freedom in Christ >>>

Acts 8:1-8, 12:1-5 and Romans 14:10-23

Something changed when it came to finding a place to worship during the centuries following the death of Christ. The so-called “early church” begins with the testimony of what it calls the church.

But prior to the early church there were several places of worship throughout the Israelite history, whether it was the tent where the Ark of the Covenant was placed or the temple built by Solomon. These places became called House of the Lord where the Holy of Holies was.

Continue Reading What is a Church? >>>

What do you think of this statement: “The truth is that if we are not satisfied with what we have, we will never be satisfies with what we want” (Boa, K. p. 285).

Romans 8:28-39

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.

Continue Reading Contentment and a Thankful Heart >>>

We would like to thank Reverend Al and members of This Rock Baptist Church from Ann Arbor for joining us for our gathering today!  We were very blessed by your presence and teaching and worship songs you shared.

Every month that has a fifth Sunday, we at The Relational Church like to join up with other local churches to worship and fellowship together.  Through these experiences we stay united with the greater church and are reminded of God’s work throughout our community.

Genesis 6:1-5, Exodus 20:13 and Joshua 1:12-18

Since the earliest of times mankind has declared war on themselves. War is another word for mass killings. Under the banner of territory (land), God (religion), or for money (greed), mankind has wiped out villages, nations and peoples. Young, old, armies, and the injured, the key in battle often is to remove the enemy.

The question is how does God feel about war. Are soldiers who fight in wars committing sin to do so? Does God ever approve of war? Would He only want us to be pacifists?

Continue Reading War: What Is It Good For? >>>