Tag: theology

“Thus says the Lord, ‘Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; and you will find rest for your souls.’”
— Jeremiah 6:16 (NASB1995)

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Returning to the Roots

We’ve walked through the Six Solas—not as distant doctrines, but as living truths anchored in Scripture and embodied by the early Church.

From the days of Pentecost through the fires of persecution, the Ante-Nicene believers lived with unwavering devotion:

• Rooted in Sola Scriptura—holding fast to God’s Word alone
• Empowered by Solo Spiritu Sancto—taught and led by the Spirit
• Redeemed by Sola Gratia—transformed by grace, not license
• Faithful through Sola Fide—a faith proven in obedience and endurance
• Centered on Solus Christus—Christ alone, without mediators or politics
• Living for Soli Deo Gloria—in life, death, and every ordinary moment

This wasn’t theory for them. It was Kingdom reality.

And it can be ours too.

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The Church Before the Systems

Before councils. Before creeds. Before theology became divided by men.

There was a Church that:

• Feared God more than Caesar
• Knew the Word by heart
• Followed the Spirit without apology
• Loved one another with sacrificial joy
• Rejected the world’s approval
• Refused to compromise Christ

They were unknown on earth, but honored in heaven.

They had no denominations. No seminaries. No political clout.
Yet the gates of hell could not prevail against them.

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A Call to Us Today

This series was never about information—it was always about invitation.

To return.
To rebuild.
To resist what is man-made.
To rediscover what is Spirit-led.

To ask:

“Is my faith shaped by the Word and Spirit—or by the systems of man?”
“Is Christ central in my life—or simply included?”
“Does my life glorify God—or merely reflect religious culture?”

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Walk the Ancient Path

This is a call to:

• Open your Bible and believe it as written
• Invite the Holy Spirit to be your teacher, not your backup
• Let grace train you—not excuse you
• Walk in faith that obeys and endures
• Exalt Christ—not platforms or personalities
• Live to glorify God in the hidden places, not just the public ones

The early Church walked this path.
So must we.

“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints.”
— Jude 3

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Kingdom Discipleship Reflection

• Which of the Six Solas challenged me most? Why?
• How am I living differently because of what I’ve seen in Scripture and the early Church?
• What systems, assumptions, or comforts is the Spirit asking me to lay down?

This week, go before the Lord with empty hands and a ready heart. Ask:

“Lord, lead me back to what is true, pure, and eternal. Show me how to live the faith once delivered, by the power of Your Spirit.”

Let the ancient path become your daily walk.

“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.”
— 1 Timothy 1:17

“Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NASB1995)

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Worship Beyond the Walls

Glorifying God isn’t limited to Sunday worship or public prayer. For the early Church, every part of life was an offering:

• Labor done with integrity
• Meals shared with thankfulness
• Persecution endured with joy
• Relationships marked by purity and love

Their daily lives echoed a single aim: Soli Deo Gloria—to God alone be the glory.

“We glorify God not only when we speak, but when we suffer, work, give, and forgive.”
— Tertullian, c. AD 200

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Faithfulness in the Ordinary

The Ante-Nicene Christians glorified God by how they:

• Worked with honesty and diligence
• Refused to cut corners or join corrupt guilds
• Respected masters and rulers—even unjust ones
• Raised children in holiness
• Loved their neighbors and enemies alike

They weren’t seeking attention. They were seeking to reflect Christ.

Their daily obedience made the invisible God visible.

“Our way of life is our testimony. We are His image in the world. Let us reflect His glory with humility.”
— The Epistle to Diognetus, c. AD 130

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Glorifying God in Suffering

One of the most powerful ways the early Church glorified God was through suffering with joy:

• They forgave those who tortured them
• They sang in prison and praised in death
• They counted it an honor to suffer for His name

“They glorify God with their blood, as others do with their lips.”
— The Martyrdom of Polycarp, c. AD 155

Their courage wasn’t self-made. It came from knowing that Christ had already won. Their suffering was not wasted—it was worship.

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Whole-Life Worship

Today, we must ask: is our faith confined to services and sayings, or does it shape our daily living?

To glorify God is to:

• Speak truth in love
• Honor Him in your thoughts and motives
• Choose holiness over popularity
• Love sacrificially
• Serve humbly and faithfully—when no one sees

The early Church lived as if everything belonged to God—because it did.

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Kingdom Discipleship Reflection

• Is the glory of God the goal of my decisions, actions, and relationships?
• Do I glorify God in secret, or only when others are watching?
• Does my work, speech, family life, and endurance reflect His goodness?

This week, reflect on 1 Peter 4:11–14 and Romans 12:1–2. Ask:

“Lord, how can I glorify You today—in the small things, the hard things, and the unseen things?”

Then live it out.

“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16