Author Archives: jwfisch

One Faith

Posted on June 25, 2020 by jwfisch

This is an easy one. One faith means just that: no denominations, no religions, no creeds. There’s only one faith because there is only one means by which one comes to faith in Christ and that is by way of … Continue reading →

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One Lord

Posted on June 24, 2020 by jwfisch

There is only one Lord. This makes it easy. It simplifies matters greatly. We don’t have any Lords to choose from. Name one Lord like our Lord. There is no contest. There is only one Lord and Savior of all … Continue reading →

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One hope

Posted on June 23, 2020 by jwfisch

First, a note to all our MemberPartners, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the … Continue reading →

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One Spirit

Posted on June 22, 2020 by jwfisch

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in … Continue reading →

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One body

Posted on June 19, 2020 by jwfisch

We are one. One body. The church around the world is one body. Each person belongs to the whole. Everyone who believes is a part of everyone who believes. There can be no separation or there is no life. It’s … Continue reading →

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Only One who can make us one

Posted on June 18, 2020 by jwfisch

One love One blood One life You got to do what you should One life With each other Sisters and my brothers One life But we’re not the same We get to carry each other, carry each other One, one … Continue reading →

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More than a bumper sticker faith

Posted on June 17, 2020 by jwfisch

We need to have some new answers. If someone asks if you are a Christian today, your answer is going to depend a lot on what that person thinks a Christian is. Based on that, you might want to say … Continue reading →

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Getting Jesus right

Posted on June 16, 2020 by jwfisch

Yesterday’s title was “Getting the right Jesus.” This is a little different. Having the right Jesus is one thing. “Getting Jesus right” is something else. It’s all about keeping Jesus in His image, not making Him into ours. This is … Continue reading →

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Getting the right Jesus

Posted on June 15, 2020 by jwfisch

When God moves upon a generation, divisions dissolve. Denominations become irrelevant. All that matters is: Do you know Jesus? Jesus is the central figure in the church, in the Bible, and, indeed, in all of human history. We calculate the … Continue reading →