Comments on: Meeting Together: What’s Missing?

By: CS

CS — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:46:53 +0000

This is a very insightful article. I left the last two Bible studies I began attending because they were both taken over by people who needed the attention on them and who had to have others acknowledge how spiritual they were. We could not focus on Jesus because of the corrosive effects of people who needed the focus upon them. Apart from a focus upon Jesus nothing changes and little more than wasting of time is accomplished by meetings sidetracked in such manner.

By: Stephen Penney

Stephen Penney — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 07:29:45 +0000

Very wise ;o)

By: Nancy Williams

Nancy Williams — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 23:52:55 +0000

Very good article, Chip, and very needed. Thank you.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:34:38 +0000

I am an immigrant from the East to the West groping around for the reality that I was used to as a child in believing in Jesus Christ and His Word and His lifestyle on earth. Since we are made to believe that the West has all the answers to spiritual growth with its institutions, denominations, movements, etc, etc! I became totally frustrated and confused but never gave up, since Jesus said , ” Seek and you shall find.” At a bookstore in Australia, while visiting my cousin, I came across a book by Watchman Nee; and that was the beginning for my spiritual growth at home, with his books, my bible and concordance, I found my rest In Christ and understood the verse, “Come unto ME, all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Today, i thank God for the internet, looking for websites and blog sites with like minded people that I can ‘fellowship’ with. I came across your article this morning and knew right away in my spirit, that I could agree with you because East and West could only meet in Christ. At this point, I am ready to open my home for ‘fellowship in the Spirit’, not for a ‘social,’ but to share Christ, to edify, encourage and pray for one another as we are instructed to do. I request your prayers for the same. Thanks Chip and keep up the good work that God has started in you.

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 18:45:41 +0000

Chip,
I really enjoyed the article and can relate to it having tried house church for about 4 years , then just walking w God n meeting w people in more real relationship ways n then going back to a new church plant. We had a group w some former pastors in the IC that would tend to talk too much and seemed to need everyone to bow down to their wisdom n not question anything they said, that’s what they were used to. If people can learn to let the Spirit truly lead the gathering and come with something from God that they can share, the spontaneity of an every member sharing a revelation of Christ to me seemed more life giving than a verse by verse planned teaching controlled by one man and everyone looking to him for answers. There were mature believers who would take responsibility for keeping it Christ centered, but it seemed more alive when there was freedom n spontaneity n people came prepared to share. Now though I just want to focus on knowing Christ making him known n loving people. Not satisfied back in church n may need to leave again n just simply walk w him n trust him for connections. Bless you I love your teachings

By: Lynne Clark

Lynne Clark — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 09:18:17 +0000

that is a wonderful and timely message and I agree wholeheartedly, I belonged to a home fellowship after been lead outside the normal church, the time with the group of only 2 or three met each week, sometimes more and we made sure that the purpose was to glorify the Lord and see that his name was glorified and magnified, sometimes we used music, other times we prayed in the spirit and then the Lord lead us into what to share, more often than not, someone was ministered to prophetically and everyone was encouraged. I sure miss that time and am praying that I can have that again, not exactly the same, but as the Lord leads and I am happy if some one is wiling to lead the time so the name of Jesus is magnified

By: Der

Der — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 06:41:25 +0000

In reply to Pandora Brinker.

Simply thhis is wonderfull!
may God increase his wisdom up on all of us to share and excercise such announted words of God.
Be blessed Chip.

By: Pandora Brinker

Pandora Brinker — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 23:31:29 +0000

– Praise The Lord.

And Thanks.

By: kenneth dawson

kenneth dawson — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:43:06 +0000

wow chip that was excellent and it went right along with what happened in our gathering this morning-I talked to the people about my problems im having in my relationship with my daughters–then later one lady looked right at me and said–from my experiences with my daughter I have learned not to always preach the gospel at her but to just let her know that I really do love her and to wait on the lord to open her up to her readiness to hear the gospel–I was truly ministered to by the spirit of the lord–I call that true companionship.

By: sherry

sherry — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 20:54:40 +0000

In reply to Brian.

Brian,
I have also studied with Kay Arthur, as Precept Ministries in Chattanooga, Tn. is 15 minutes from my house. She has a bible study group on Tuesday’s for local women. She teaches us herself as she is broadcasting her radio station. This is a 2-3 hour teaching with 2 hour studies for daily homework. She is a great leader for women and children. Her son teaches more know and men are coming more, but Kay has a special gift from the Lord in how she is able to put you at the feet of Christ. This is her only desire as a leader. I have learned more from her study groups than at Church, Suday School, and other bible studies I have attended. I have not been as much since Kay’s husband has been sick and she care’s for him more now, but she does radio still. I’m thankful Chip has put this teaching on today as it is true there is so much carnality that the Spirit of God is quenched. I do agree that not all who come to the studies and meetings are on the same spiritual page and it is very hard to gain spiritual perspective. I really do better to go alone in a very quiet place with the Lord to hear from Him. This is where my spiritual growth has taken place on a deeper level. Kay’s studies can take you to a deeper level with Christ as long as you don’t get caught up in the markings and technique’s that she uses with scripture to keep you focused on Christ and His word. Good Luck with your studies and spiritual growth in the Lord and may He be magnified highly.