Contemporary Orthodoxy
Can a book written over two thousand years ago really have any impact on your life? It may be that the word "orthodoxy" turns you off. We understand. It is not exactly everyday language. Perhaps it conjures up ideas of stuffy formalism, people who are out of date, or even legalism.
Should the church change with the times? Should we not adjust our worship and our teaching to suit the needs of a changing world? After all, do we not now face challenges that even our grandparents did not experience?
There is, of course, an element of truth to this idea. But, the Bible is a bit like oxygen. You do not hear people complaining that oxygen is a little outdated. The only reason people speak so of Scripture is that its unchanging message does not suit them. Yet the Bible, God’s Word to all people, addresses the needs of everyone, from the greatest need—salvation, to your daily life.
Reaching Out
Part of the church’s mission is to spread the good news of the gospel. This is often called the "Great Commission" after our Lord’s commission to the church to go into all the world and make disciples of men (Matthew 28:16). Sometimes this work is called evangelism or mission work.
Geneva is active in the work of evangelism abroad and is seeking an increased presence in Woodstock and the local community.
The Means of Grace
One remarkable truth much neglected by Christians is known as the means of grace. By this we mean the outward ways through which God grants grace to the Christian. The means are like channels or avenues – designated paths by which God provides strengthening grace to his people.
The three means of grace are the Word (the Bible), the Sacraments (the Lord’s Supper and baptism) and prayer.
Pause for Thought
Want to dig a little deeper into Scripture? Geneva’s article collection provides you with a broad look at theological issues, book reviews and cultural commentary.
- Every Father a Prophet, Priest, and King… – Doctrine should impact our daily lives. Theology matters.
- Summer Travel and Church Attendance – Why taking a break from work shouldn't mean taking a break from worship.
- Rightly Interpreting Scripture – Understanding theological diversity and how to stay grounded in sound doctrine.
- This is just a sample! There are dozens of articles in the articles collection if you are interested.
Do Drop In...
Geneva is located in Marietta, Georgia, on the northwest side of Atlanta. We are easily reachable from the I-75 & I-575 corridor. If you are passing through or staying near us, we would be delighted to serve you in any way we can.
If you would like hospitality on a Sunday, or even a place to stay, the members of Geneva may be able to assist. Just let us know – we’d love to hear from you.