Welcome to episode 241 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the Church in crisis. Key takeaways: The reality: Churches face both internal and external threats The promise: Christ is building the Church and he will prevail The church’s foundation does not depend on: Gifted leaders Perfect doctrine Cultural acceptance Impressive programs or large numbers For the five churches we examine in the Book of Revelation, we see a pattern and a promise. The pattern: Acknowledge the problem honestly, remember what you've received, repent and change direction, return to faithful obedience. The promise: This varies, depending on the church, but is made to ordinary Christians who overcome the challenges specified Quotable: Our job isn't to save the church—Jesus did that on the cross. Application: How to minister in crisis: Start with prayer: Our first response to church problems should be prayer, not criticism, complaining, or gossip. Demonstrate personal faithfulness and integrity: Instead of focusing on what others need to change, ask what God wants to change in you. Speak truth in love Support godly leadership: Church leaders need your support, not second-guessing. Our job is... To be faithful in our generation. To pray. To serve. To love. To persevere. To trust God with results. Connect with us: Web site: https://springbaptist.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus) Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/ If you haven’t already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider.