Comments for Jason Aldridge http://jasonaldridge.org Thoughts Travels Encounters Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:39:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on The House Church Movement by Richard http://jasonaldridge.org/2010/03/04/the-house-church-movement/#comment-29 Richard Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:39:57 +0000 http://jasonaldridge.org/?p=133#comment-29 joeson - I agree wholeheartedly that the thing that would help more than anything is more of the Christ-life within, more of the Holy Spirit moving and guiding in a life. But Paul also mentioned in 1 Cor 15:38 that God has given every kind of life the body (form or structure that pleases him - and we recognize the 'kind of life' by the form that it takes. Paul could write about the form of sound words and the form of godliness. The form is a waste without the power, but it does have a form. And power without the form is destructive. Certainly that form is seen in the life and example of Jesus. The Holy Spirit wouldn't move us contrary to that life and example. So if there were some that were willing to go out 'in faith' like Jesus, homeless and intinerant it could be bless and a blessing - keeping things from getting stale. I have written more about this example at www.2and2apostles.com/home/ministry joeson – I agree wholeheartedly that the thing that would help more than anything is more of the Christ-life within, more of the Holy Spirit moving and guiding in a life. But Paul also mentioned in 1 Cor 15:38 that God has given every kind of life the body (form or structure that pleases him – and we recognize the ‘kind of life’ by the form that it takes. Paul could write about the form of sound words and the form of godliness. The form is a waste without the power, but it does have a form. And power without the form is destructive.
Certainly that form is seen in the life and example of Jesus. The Holy Spirit wouldn’t move us contrary to that life and example. So if there were some that were willing to go out ‘in faith’ like Jesus, homeless and intinerant it could be bless and a blessing – keeping things from getting stale. I have written more about this example at http://www.2and2apostles.com/home/ministry

]]> Comment on The House Church Movement by jaeson http://jasonaldridge.org/2010/03/04/the-house-church-movement/#comment-28 jaeson Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:45:44 +0000 http://jasonaldridge.org/?p=133#comment-28 banjapoet- to me it's not about the structure as much as it is about Christ. If Jesus Christ has been given a place to truly pour Himself out this will attract people. People need to feel welcomed but they must also taste and see something different in your midst than somewhere else. Then it becomes less about the model or method differences and more about the difference in spiritual Life. If God is pouring out His glory in your midst and love is reigning in your heart hungry saints will stay or at the very least be very blessed. Make an effort for Christ to be you all in all and don't fret about the rest. As far as brining in others (perhaps the lost). I'd say that your body needs to pray and wait on the Lord to share His heart with you. Then when He releases you, do whatever He tells you. If you go out of principle you won't be motivated by love. Otherwise it's a church growth scheme. In the end both issues are addressed by the the idea of overflow. If the glory of the Lord is present the overflow is always life and abundance. Help any? banjapoet- to me it’s not about the structure as much as it is about Christ. If Jesus Christ has been given a place to truly pour Himself out this will attract people. People need to feel welcomed but they must also taste and see something different in your midst than somewhere else. Then it becomes less about the model or method differences and more about the difference in spiritual Life. If God is pouring out His glory in your midst and love is reigning in your heart hungry saints will stay or at the very least be very blessed. Make an effort for Christ to be you all in all and don’t fret about the rest.

As far as brining in others (perhaps the lost). I’d say that your body needs to pray and wait on the Lord to share His heart with you. Then when He releases you, do whatever He tells you. If you go out of principle you won’t be motivated by love. Otherwise it’s a church growth scheme.

In the end both issues are addressed by the the idea of overflow. If the glory of the Lord is present the overflow is always life and abundance.

Help any?

]]> Comment on The House Church Movement by Richard http://jasonaldridge.org/2010/03/04/the-house-church-movement/#comment-27 Richard Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:36:59 +0000 http://jasonaldridge.org/?p=133#comment-27 Interesting viewpoints... I have been involved with 'house churches' for over 40 years... and it is true that people can get stuck in a rut. It seems like the apostolic ministry that we read about in the New Testament that traveled from place to place and moved among the churches would have helped keep 'fresh blood' flowing. I have had the privilege of being a part of such a ministry for the last 30 years - it has been very enriching for me and others. Interesting viewpoints… I have been involved with ‘house churches’ for over 40 years… and it is true that people can get stuck in a rut. It seems like the apostolic ministry that we read about in the New Testament that traveled from place to place and moved among the churches would have helped keep ‘fresh blood’ flowing. I have had the privilege of being a part of such a ministry for the last 30 years – it has been very enriching for me and others.

]]> Comment on The House Church Movement by bajanpoet http://jasonaldridge.org/2010/03/04/the-house-church-movement/#comment-26 bajanpoet Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:27:19 +0000 http://jasonaldridge.org/?p=133#comment-26 Great article... I've been a part of a House Church network for over 10 years and a part of the particular church I'm in since its inception about 3 years ago. I think that looking at the church I'm a part of, your comment about not growing or die is poignant. What ways would u suggest in extending a hand out to people to follow Christ in such a structure? We've been the same group of people - give or take - since inception.... How do you encourage extending God's Kingdom without insularity? Great article… I’ve been a part of a House Church network for over 10 years and a part of the particular church I’m in since its inception about 3 years ago.

I think that looking at the church I’m a part of, your comment about not growing or die is poignant. What ways would u suggest in extending a hand out to people to follow Christ in such a structure? We’ve been the same group of people – give or take – since inception…. How do you encourage extending God’s Kingdom without insularity?

]]> Comment on Introspective by alex oliveras http://jasonaldridge.org/2010/01/15/introspective/#comment-24 alex oliveras Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:40:27 +0000 http://jasonaldridge.org/?p=118#comment-24 that sounds amesome! do it!! that sounds amesome! do it!!

]]> Comment on Schedule for 2010: Ministry Dates Open by bishop noah http://jasonaldridge.org/2009/11/10/schedule-for-2010-ministry-dates-open/#comment-23 bishop noah Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:32:54 +0000 http://jasonaldridge.org/?p=103#comment-23 please am inviting you to come to nigeria for crusades etc. please am inviting you to come to nigeria for crusades etc.

]]> Comment on About by John David Geib http://jasonaldridge.org/about/#comment-21 John David Geib Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:17:43 +0000 #comment-21 Hey Jason: John David Geib here, sure I would love to hang out and talk about your drams and visions, send me 3 times good for you to ezraenterprises@neo.rr.com and I will select one and we will dream together, Agape, John Hey Jason:

John David Geib here, sure I would love to hang out and talk about your drams and visions, send me 3 times good for you to ezraenterprises@neo.rr.com and I will select one and we will dream together,
Agape,
John

]]> Comment on Report 1: The Streets by Anonymous http://jasonaldridge.org/2009/07/21/report-1-the-streets/#comment-20 Anonymous Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:52:28 +0000 http://jasonaldridge.org/2009/07/21/report-1-the-streets#comment-20 it is time to meet, brojeff@mail.com it is time to meet, brojeff@mail.com

]]> Comment on Report 1: The Streets by Anonymous http://jasonaldridge.org/2009/07/21/report-1-the-streets/#comment-19 Anonymous Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:56:40 +0000 http://jasonaldridge.org/2009/07/21/report-1-the-streets#comment-19 hey bud its alex again. went to the docs, had colonoscopy, there wasnt any chrohns!! amen hey bud its alex again. went to the docs, had colonoscopy, there wasnt any chrohns!! amen

]]> Comment on The Tree that Withers by Jason http://jasonaldridge.org/2009/07/12/the-tree-that-withers/#comment-18 Jason Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:22:17 +0000 http://jasonaldridge.org/2009/07/12/the-tree-that-withers#comment-18 That is the normal Christian life and I'm glad you are tasting it. That is the normal Christian life and I'm glad you are tasting it.

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