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Gehring: ekklesia in the oikos |
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Written by John White
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Friday, 15 February 2008 |
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Roger Gehring in "House Church and Mission: The Importance of Household Structures in Early Christianity" demonstrates that the concept of household (oikos in Greek) is a critical and significantly underappreciated element in understanding the meaning of "church" in the First Century.
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Written by John White
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Friday, 15 February 2008 |
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As you know, these days the Lord seems to be emphasizing the principles found in Luke 10 (and Mt. 10) as being important in church planting. One of these principles is identifying "the house of peace" and "the man (or woman) of peace". |
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Unifying family and church |
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Written by John White
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
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More specifically, we can say that within that household it is the marriage that is the first and most foundational expression of the church (and the Kingdom). Paul explains this amazing truth in Eph. 5:22 - 33. Wilson tells us (p. 205) "…Jewish tradition teaches in a striking way that the joining of a man and woman in the covenant of marriage is a reenactment or replica of God's eternal covenant relation to his chosen." |
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Written by John White
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
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Some theologians use the term "redemptive history" to explain what God has been doing throughout Scripture. He has been redeeming (ransoming, buying back) a people for Himself. The word "redemptive" speaks of God's activity or process. Another way to talk of this would focus on the result or objective of His activity. We would then talk about "family formation history" because this is God's ultimate goal. In some ways I like this term better than "redemptive history" because it keeps us focused on where God is going. |
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Written by John White
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Saturday, 09 February 2008 |
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How do you know if you've been to church? Is it when you go to a meeting in a building with a pointy top? When a preacher gives a sermon? When there is a choir/worship team that sings? When you get dressed up in your Sunday clothes? When there is a bulletin and an order of service? |
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