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Skeleton Church
The church has a skeleton which is identical in all types of churches. Unity and peace can develop in Christianity if we recognize this skeleton as the simple, bare-bones definition of church. But when we focus on the outer trappings, the skin, hair, and eye color, the clothes, the muscle tone, and other outward appearances, division and strife form within the church. Let us return to the skeleton church and grow in unity once again.
46 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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Jeremy Myers
32 books13 followersJeremy Myers is a popular author and blogger who writes at RedeemingGod.com
He writes to liberate Scripture and Theology from the shackles of religion. If you read his books, you will learn to follow Jesus in a more relational way.
He writes to liberate Scripture and Theology from the shackles of religion. If you read his books, you will learn to follow Jesus in a more relational way.
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March 11, 2019
A “must-read” book!!
In Skelton Church, Jeremy Myers does an excellent job of presenting the truth about the “church” in the New Testament. Mr. Myers shows that the current modern church is disconnected from the early first century church. The book is well written and articulate, examining concepts from the original Biblical language of Koine Greek.
In Skelton Church, Jeremy Myers does an excellent job of presenting the truth about the “church” in the New Testament. Mr. Myers shows that the current modern church is disconnected from the early first century church. The book is well written and articulate, examining concepts from the original Biblical language of Koine Greek.
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March 23, 2024There is another book titled Son of True God authored by Angel Gabriel which will prove the ultimate truth of the church and the New Testament. White people can now stop writing more false stories to perpetrate your Triple Sin and to mix with the love of Jesus to steal cash and build Vatican and Canterbury. God has arrived finally.
March 18, 2014
I've been a long time reader of Jeremy Myers' blog Till He Comes and while I don't agree with everything he writes (and I don't think he expects it), I keep coming back because I respect how unique his opinions are. All that to say that there's not a Christian out there who wouldn't agree with nearly every word in this short and concise book, as it really gets to the heart of things. It is in itself a revolution of simplicity. Myers establishes the following:
After reading this, I think a position of freedom in Christ to act within our current culture, location, and individual God-given identities is a biblical one, and one we should continually strive to reclaim. (Truly, I think we all could use a bit more breathing room.)
Favorite quotes:
"Jesus is more likely to lead you across the street than across the ocean."
"Some churches will be a Michael Phelps. Some will be a Nastia Liukin. Some might be an Albert Einstein, a Steve Jobs, or even a Chris Farley. But however God made us, he wants us to be 'us.'"
"Not only is diversity allowed within the People of God; it is expected."
-The definition, purpose, and mission of the church. This is the "skeleton," what all churches have in common.
-That everything else (when and where to meet, how to worship, and the cultures present in each individual church in its location and time) are the muscles, sinews, and skin of the church. They are not the "skeleton" and will vary from congregation to congregation. This is okay.
-That the People of God have been sent into the world, and that following Jesus might look different for each person.
-Freedom from religious rules and traditions, especially those that attempt to make the church homogenous.
-The freedom to follow Jesus where we currently live and work, being salt and light (seasoning and gentle illumination) to those who are already around us.
-That outside of "skeleton" matters, there are fewer wrong answers than we have set up.
After reading this, I think a position of freedom in Christ to act within our current culture, location, and individual God-given identities is a biblical one, and one we should continually strive to reclaim. (Truly, I think we all could use a bit more breathing room.)
Favorite quotes:
"Jesus is more likely to lead you across the street than across the ocean."
"Some churches will be a Michael Phelps. Some will be a Nastia Liukin. Some might be an Albert Einstein, a Steve Jobs, or even a Chris Farley. But however God made us, he wants us to be 'us.'"
"Not only is diversity allowed within the People of God; it is expected."
September 17, 2013
Whether you're a church person or not, this little book will make you think. What is Jesus doing in the world today? What is church, and why are various churches so different from one another?
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
Stay with Jeremy to the end of the book; this is not simply an intellectual exercise!
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
Stay with Jeremy to the end of the book; this is not simply an intellectual exercise!
April 17, 2013
In this book, Jeremy Myers brings some light to several problems currently facing the church. I thought a few of his points were overstated, but overall this was a timely, concise, informative read.
April 27, 2014
Great, methodical treatment of what the church is and what it isn't supposed to be. Excellent critique of current American church culture.
June 26, 2018
Interesting
Quite a different look at EKKLESIA. I enjoyed reading and am still working through his thesis. Jeremy is an insightful and studies writer/teacher.
Great job.
Quite a different look at EKKLESIA. I enjoyed reading and am still working through his thesis. Jeremy is an insightful and studies writer/teacher.
Great job.
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