Like most Christians, Disciples Affirm:
Open Communion
The Lord’s Supper, or Communion is celebrated in weekly worship. It is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ.
Freedom of belief
Disciples are called together around one essential of faith: belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons are free to follow their consciences guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit study and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.
Baptism by immersion
In baptism the old self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God begins. Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored.
Belief in the oneness of the church
All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service.
The ministry to believers
Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth.
I mentioned a couple weeks ago that I find buzzwords—terms that get overused to the point of meaninglessness—to be pretty irritating. Today’s text brought up another one, one which actually defines a lot of what Jesus teaches throughout the Sermon on the Mount: Authenticity.
Every now and then when I was in college and living in the dorms, we would go into the lounge and find someone had tuned the television in there to the Christian channel. (There was only one on our system then.)
Morning Prayer for August 31, 2926. Scriptures: Psalm 54; Matthew 18:1-5. Hymn: Jesus Loves Me.
Morning Prayer for August 27, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13. Hymn: The Gift of Love. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
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