The House Church – 15 Thesis May 31, 2008
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15 Theses, by Wolfgang Simson
The following series of blog entries will follow the 15 thesis of the house church movement as presented originally by Wolfgang Simson (http://housechurch.org/basics/simson_15.html)
God is changing the Church, and that, in turn, will change the world.
Millions of Christians around the world are aware of an imminent reformation
of global proportions. They say, in effect: “Church as we know it is
preventing Church as God wants it.” A growing number of them
are surprisingly hearing God say the very same things.
There is a collective new awareness of age-old revelations,
a corporate spiritual echo. In the following “15 Theses” I will summarize
a part of this, and I am convinced that it reflects a part of
what the Spirit of God is saying to the Church today.
For some, it might be the proverbial fist-sized cloud on Elijah’s sky.
Others already feel the pouring rain.
It does seem as though the church is going through all kinds of changes. One should wonder what the future of the ‘institutional church’ (IC) might be. Nothing less should occur than every devoted believer ought to consider to what or WHOM they have been called.
Having served as a staff leader in the IC for well over 10 years, I have drawn a salary, I have been privileged to be present with hundreds of individuals who came to believe in Jesus, and together with staff and laity we have worked diligently to disciple, and explore our faith and the meaning of the Scriptures.
Still, today I am certain that there are many a folk who will not enter a church door. Some because they have no contact and relationship that would draw them to enter into a covenant with these church folk, other because they are hopeful for an experience that is more holistic, comprehensive and inclusive – a faith community with less hierarchy and structure.
What is it you year for in your church experience. Are you ready to take responsibility for it. Join in this threat as we explore the 15 thesis of Wolfgang Simson concerning the House Church.
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