The Great Commission
The Great Commission Assembling Here are two simple truths forgotten by Christianity that must shape how we assemble. Jesus said, "But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren"[1] Jesus said, "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them"[2] Look around. Don't you see a deviation from these two simple guidelines and commands? Masses of people meet to listen to a man they've titled "Pastor," "Teacher," "Reverend," and, or, "Minister." A lot of these men have earned titles like "Doctor" or "Master" from their seminaries for the purpose of entering a career as a certified professional. But all of this mustn't be if we're listening to Jesus, our one Master--our one Teacher. Are you aware that the assembling of two Christ-followers together is an assembly? Many Christians wouldn't agree. But I ask why be c...