Opinion, Conviction, or Biblical Truth: Discernment in the Modern Church

Connect with me, by sending a text! What does a biblical church actually look like? In this special, 2 years of the podcast anniversary episode, we're continuing our conversation about the early church, the Ekklesia, and how we can bring the heart of the early church into our modern churches today. But how do we recognize a church that is truly rooted in God's Word? How do we distinguish between personal opinions, personal convictions, and biblical truth? And how can we grow in discernment without allowing cynicism to taint our hearts toward the church? Together, we'll explore the importance of spiritual discernment, recognizing good and bad fruit, identifying the dangers of half truths, and understanding why a church rooted in God's Word must be willing to offer both encouragement and conviction. Because the church isn't meant to simply make us feel good. It's meant to point us toward Jesus, transform our hearts, and help us walk in the fullness of His truth. My prayer is that this episode brings both awareness and encouragement to your heart, equipping you to grow in discernment, remain rooted in Scripture, and recognize the beauty of a church that reflects the heart of God. Let's become more aware, more discerning, and more deeply rooted in His truth, so that we can become the Ekklesia He intended us to be. Ways to give to the podcast: Venmo Link https://venmo.com/u/ShekinahJoy PayPal link https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=UKVRABLAEBJ86&no_recurring=0&item_name=Every+donation%2C+blesses+the+ministry+of+the+%E2%80%9CTo+Give+Him+Glory%E2%80%9D+podcast%2C+to+help+keep+the+podcast+running%21¤cy_code=USD Cashapp link https://cash.app/$ShekinahKline9 Support the show