Share Image By Martin Schmaltz / 3 weeks ago Image Representative: One that serves as a delegate or agent for another. – American Heritage Dictionary Gen 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion… This scripture gives us wonderful insight into God’s purpose for mankind. Adam was created in the image and […]
Share Plates By Martin Schmaltz / 4 weeks ago Plates As a kid growing up, I remember seeing the juggler who would spin plates. They would place an individual plate on a thin stick and spin it; then repeat this process over and over. Periodically they had to return to a previous plate and give it an extra spin to keep them from falling […]
Share Tradition By Martin Schmaltz / last month Tradition In a previous article, we presented the idea that the proof of being apostolic was not in our doctrine or structure, but it was obediently going and doing what we have been sent to do. The challenge we face is that in many (if not most) believers lives and churches we are not going. […]
Share Possessing Our Inheritance By Martin Schmaltz / last month It seems there was this man that for all of his life lived in need. No matter what he attempted, it seems he could never get ahead. One day he received notification that a distant relative had died and left to him their mansion. Obviously, this man was elated. Finally, something had gone right for […]
Share Sandwich By Martin Schmaltz / a couple of months ago Suppose it is lunchtime and you are starving: you enter your favorite sandwich shop and place your order for that super deluxe dagwood special. As your sandwich arrives, you immediately realize something is wrong: the first clue – you are looking down at a pile of lettuce, no apparent bread. Upon closer examination you notice […]
Share Apostolic By Martin Schmaltz / a few months ago Much is being said today about “the apostolic.” There are those who believe a restoration of “the apostolic” is necessary. Various views of what apostolic means include: a succession of leadership traceable back to Peter, a particular doctrine instructed by the apostles or a particular church organizational structure with an individual in leadership, calling themselves […]
Share Expecting By Martin Schmaltz / 6 months ago Do We Have Expectations or Are We Expecting? In our previous article “Why We Don’t See The Power,” we defined how tradition is one of the greatest hindrances to the operation of the apostolic authority. One of the dangers of these traditions is that they form our expectations, which in turn, affects our faith and […]
Share The Real Church By Martin Schmaltz / 7 months ago In today’s society, if you were to ask “What is a church?” you would receive a myriad of responses. Many will define it in the context of a denomination. Some will speak about a purpose of “saving” the “lost” and preparing ourselves for an eternity in heaven. Still, others view the church as a social […]
Share Proof By Martin Schmaltz / 8 months ago In our previous post “So You Think You’re Apostolic” we discussed that apostolic means being sent as the representative of Jesus Christ to reveal His kingdom. The definition of being “sent” includes four components, the fourth being the completion or manifestation of the duty is proof of the sending. This truth was even stated by […]
Share Purpose By Martin Schmaltz / 11 months ago A lot is being said and written about purpose. This thought is prevalent in the business and motivational world. Companies are encouraged to find out what their purpose is beyond just producing a product or providing a service for profit. It is believed that in finding their purpose, they will become more successful. This success […]
