Church On The Edge

The Greek word, Stoicheia , is the key to understanding Galatians 4:1-11, where Paul warns the Gentiles in Galatia that if they place themselves under the Sinai covenant given to Israel, they will go back to their old ways as pagan, polytheist Gentiles, relating to God through ritual observances rather than a heart that trusts in Jesus as Lord and Savior. For more from Dan check out his website, m...

One seed, one purpose, one family, one way. This was God's purpose from the very beginning of time as seen in His promise to Abraham.  In this episode Dan explains that once the purpose was fulfilled, the "markers" for God's people, found in the covenant at Mount Sinai, were no longer needed. Faith in Christ alone secures our promised inheritance as God's children. For more from Dan check out...

What is the mark or sign of a follower of Jesus? One thing and one thing only - faith or trust. It's a great mistake to identify believers by any other standard. In these days when so many are not raised in Christian homes, we must learn to look beyond lifestyles that are often very different from those of us who grew up in church. For more from Dan check out his website, medium articles, and book...

In this episode, entitled All in the Family (Gal. 2:11-21), Dan takes us through the difficulty for Jewish Christians to fully embrace Gentile believers. Gentiles converts had been idol worshipers, and this is exactly what led Jews astray, resulting in exile from their nation. But Christ Jesus changed everything for both Jews and Gentiles. He does the same today. We must learn to accept new Christ...

Few people relish confrontation, but there are times when, as followers of Jesus, we must take a stand for the gospel. Paul does that in Antioch, as he rebukes the apostle Peter for hindering the discipleship of the Gentile Christians in that city. For more from Dan check out his website, medium articles, and books at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge https://www.amazon.com/D...

As diverse and different as we may be, all of us who have placed our faith in Jesus Christ are members of one family - the family of God. Jesus was King not only of the Jews but of all people who placed their faith in Him. This was Paul's gospel, and the Jewish leaders of the church in Jerusalem recognized this gospel and accepted their Gentile brothers and sisters unconditionally. We need to foll...

After meeting the risen Lord Jesus on the road to Damascus, Saul, the brilliant Pharisee spent three years in Arabia, likely near Mount Sinai. When he emerged, he was a changed man. No longer Saul, but Paul, God’s ambassador to the Gentiles or nations. For more from Dan check out his website, medium articles, and books at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge https://www.amazon.c...

The message of the gospel or good news of God's Kingdom that comes to us through Jesus Christ, His Son, is that God's great family is recognized not by a unity that demands conformity, but rather a unity seen in the wonderful diversity found among God's children. For more from Dan check out his website, medium articles, and books at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge https://w...

Salvation is deliverance. But deliverance from what? In Galatians 1:4, Paul tells us we have been delivered or rescued from this present evil age. In his sermon on the Day of Pentecost, Peter urges his listeners to "save yourselves from this corrupt generation." You and I have been saved from the corruption of this present evil age to live in God's kingdom of light, right here, right now. For more...

To defend the gospel he preached, Paul needed to defend God's calling on his life. In doing so, he sets forth a truth all followers of Jesus need to hear. Join Dan today as he explains what this truth is. For more from Dan check out his website, medium articles, and books at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Armistead/e/B08HY8JLVF/ref=dp_byline_cont...

A place at the table. More than anything else, this is the message of Galatians. In this episode Dan explains the reality that God’s people come from different backgrounds with different perspectives, customs, and lifestyles, but in Christ, they are all one. This unity in diversity is a powerful witness to a broken, divided world. Join Dan today as he explains how as followers of Jesus, we are cal...

Welcome to season 4 of Church on the Edge! In this season Dan will be focussing on Paul’s letter to the Galatians. “I am entitling this series Confronting Cultural Christianity,” Dan says. “So many Bible studies on Galatians focus on ‘grace and law,’ ‘faith and works.’ This is certainly a major theme in Galatians, but running much deeper than that is the apostle Paul’s militant defence of the cust...

In this episode, Dan talks about writing his new book and what he has been learning through the process. Dan's new book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity" is out now on Amazon as both a printed book and an ebook. You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Philemon-Reflections-Christian-Dan-Armistead-ebook/dp/B09KHMG2M9/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Philemon+reflections&qid=16...

In this episode, Dan talks about writing his new book and what he has been learning through the process. Dan's new book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity" is out now on Amazon as both a printed book and an ebook. You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Philemon-Reflections-Christian-Dan-Armistead-ebook/dp/B09KHMG2M9/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Philemon+reflections&qid=16...

In this episode, Dan reads "Saving Grace" which is the epilogue from his upcoming book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity." For more from Dan check out his website and medium articles at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge

In this episode, Dan reads "Everlasting Repentance" which is chapter sixteen of his upcoming book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity." For more from Dan check out his website and medium articles at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge

In this episode, Dan reads "Blessed Are the Merciful" which is chapter fifteen of his upcoming book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity." For more from Dan check out his website and medium articles at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge

In this episode, Dan reads "The Bottom Line" which is chapter fourteen of his upcoming book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity." For more from Dan check out his website and medium articles at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge

In this episode, Dan talks about writing his new book and what he has been learning through the process. Dan's new book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity" is out now on Amazon as both a printed book and an ebook. You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Philemon-Reflections-Christian-Dan-Armistead-ebook/dp/B09KHMG2M9/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Philemon+reflections&qid=16...

In this episode, Dan reads "Risky Business" which is chapter thirteen of his upcoming book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity." For more from Dan check out his website and medium articles at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge

In this episode, Dan reads "Refreshing Grace" which is chapter twelve of his upcoming book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity." For more from Dan check out his website and medium articles at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge

In this episode, Dan reads "Fugitives" which is chapter eleven of his upcoming book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity." For more from Dan check out his website and medium articles at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge

In this episode, Dan reads "Into the Fire" which is chapter ten of his upcoming book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity." For more from Dan check out his website and medium articles at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge

In this episode, Dan reads "Runaways" which is chapter nine of his upcoming book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity." For more from Dan check out his website and medium articles at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge

In this episode, Dan reads "Out of the Frying Pan" which is chapter eight of his upcoming book entitled "Philemon: Reflections on Christian Maturity." For more from Dan check out his website and medium articles at: www.danarmistead.com www.medium.com/church-on-the-edge