Preventing the Need for a New Reformation: How to Keep Belief and Practice on Track

Ever wondered how the Church, as we know it today, came into being? This illuminating episode explores the deep history of the Reformation and Protestantism, movements that shaped the evolution of the Church Universal, the Visible Church, and the Local Church. We delve into how the Holy Spirit has continuously guided us to understand and apply the Word of God, molding our personal and collective transformation. The story of Reformation reveals the birth of the Protestant movement and the lasting impact it has had on the Church in the present day. 

We journey further into the foundational teachings of prophets and apostles, unveiling the role of Jesus as the chief cornerstone of the Church. The Church, as we learn, is not just a physical entity but a divine dwelling where God inhabits by His spirit. Through the lens of Paul's prayers, we comprehend the deep longing for unity and reconciliation within the Church. How does a local church function and achieve its purpose? We explore the practical outworkings, and the role we play in it.

Finally, we delve into the heart of Ephesians 4. Paul's message is a beacon of humility, gentleness, patience, and love, crucial attributes for unity within the Church. We realize Jesus's grace is not uniform but unique to each of us, and how His gifts of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are key to maintaining this unity. Paul's encouragement to actively participate in the church reveals our collective call to ministry. In focusing on unity and dedicated service, we discover the path for the Church to mature in Christ. After all, we are all instruments in the divine orchestra – each note vital, each role indispensable.