CBWC Theology for the Ordinary

Not Improving on Our Instructions: Hospitality in the Church

In our final episode of this series, we will tour hospitality from Jesus through Paul, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, and up to 3 John.

Not Improving on Our Instructions: More Workers Into the Fields

As of Acts 6:1-7, there have only been 12 witnesses, 12 workers into the fields.  Beginning with Stephen, the Lord sends more.  However, the church’s focus remains the same.

Not Improving on Our Instructions: The Mission of the Apostles and the Mission of the Church

Acts 4:33-35 confirms what we've been saying all along: The Spirit produces bold witness in the apostles, and mutual care in the church.

Not Improving on Our Instructions: The Miracle of Pentecost

The miracle of Pentecost is not wind, sound, fire, or tongues. It is the change that happened among the people, and we will discuss that in today's episode.

Not Improving on Our Instructions: Jesus Prepares Witnesses

In Acts 1 Jesus works with the eleven witnesses, even though there are 120 followers in Jerusalem. He wants to make sure they're ready! One more witness is then chosen and the twelve become the new "revised people of God."