The original concept of the church is an assembly of people called out separately from the rest of the community, with the goal of assembling regularly and confessing Jesus Christ as their Lord. Jesus built his church on the confession of Peter that he is the Messiah, not on Peter himself, but on the truth of Jesus' identity. The church is a holy assembly, separate and distinct from the world, and its foundation is built on the solid rock of truth about Jesus. [... more]

Dr. Michael Brown delves into the complexities of Bible translation, discussing the nuances of Hebrew and Greek texts, and the importance of understanding the original languages to grasp the true meaning of Scripture. [... more]

The concept of the church as God's governing authority on earth is a topic of debate, with some interpreting the Greek word ekklesia as a legislative body, while others see it as a community of believers. Dr. Michael Brown examines the New Testament usage of ekklesia, citing various dictionaries and scholarly works, to argue that the church's role is not to exert authority over society, but rather to infiltrate and transform it through the gospel and spiritual power. [... more]