SPEAKER
Rev. Mike Biggs
One of the greatest deficiencies in the theological understanding of modern evangelical Christians is in their conception of the Church. There is widespread ignorance of its nature, purpose, ministry, and mission. As a result, church leaders adjust the function and programs of their churches to accommodate the resulting misunderstandings or lack of understanding. A local church becomes just another commodity competing with other commodities for consumers. The tragedy is that this pattern cheats God’s people out of the deep, rich blessing that a biblical church has to offer, and out of the essential role it plays in the equipping of believers not only to serve God, but also to enjoy the inestimable blessing of really knowing Him. Many professing Christians even imagine that the Church is a dispensable relic from an outdated age, and proceed to isolate themselves from its life-giving ministry and fellowship. The remedy for all this is, as always, hearing and taking to heart the perspective of God’s Word on the Church, and Ephesians is a book that focuses on just these matters. Join us as we delve into this book and discover what rich blessings God bestows to those who value the Church as He does.
