Start by reading Romans 12:14-21 This passage asks one major question: what do you do when the world mistreats you? In John 15:18, Jesus tells us we're going to be hated because the world hates him. What do you do in that situation?Here's Paul's answer: support one another and humbly bear up under it, trusting that the Lord will take vengeance. He gives us two ways to d...
Keep ReadingNote: These resources are useful starting points for research and analysis. Including them in this blog post does not mean every point of view is fully agreed with by Doxa leadership. Whatever and whenever you read, be sure to ask the Lord's help in discerning truth from error. Women in Ministry Books: How Can Women Thrive in The Local Church?by Keri Folmar Different...
Keep ReadingWhat do we mean by "missions"? First of all, it's important to note that opinions on "missions" in the Church vary widely, which is why the elders at Doxa Church have seen fit to clarify a philosophy of missions in accordance with the Scriptures. Second of all, you'd be hard-pressed to find the word "mission" or "missions" or "missionaries" or "missional" in our t...
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