“Ekklesia a Radical idea” (Matt. 16:18)

Published 10 Feb. 2026

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💥 SINS / FAILURES

1️⃣ Incomplete understanding of Jesus can coexist with sincere faith. (00:01:12–00:02:12) Support: Matt. 16:16–17; John 6:66–69
2️⃣ Cultural assumptions can limit how broadly we believe God works. (00:02:40–00:03:00) Support: Acts 10:34–35; Jonah 4:1–4
3️⃣ Knowing correct titles does not equal understanding God’s redemptive plan. (00:01:40–00:02:04) Support: Luke 24:25–27; Isa. 53:1–6
4️⃣ God’s people often resist truths that disrupt inherited theology. (00:02:50–00:03:00) Support: John 1:11; Acts 11:1–3
5️⃣ Focusing on identity without mission weakens spiritual growth. (00:03:00–00:03:20) Support: James 2:17; Matt. 28:19–20

1️⃣ God reveals spiritual truth directly to receptive hearts. (00:00:49–00:01:12) Support: Matt. 16:17; 1 Cor. 2:10–12
2️⃣ Confessing Jesus rightly is foundational to faith. (00:00:49–00:00:56) Support: Rom. 10:9–10; 1 John 4:15
3️⃣ Jesus defines His people as a living community, not an institution. (00:04:34–00:04:46) Support: 1 Pet. 2:5; Eph. 2:19–22
4️⃣ God’s salvation unites Jews and Gentiles into one people. (00:02:22–00:02:40) Support: Gal. 3:28; Eph. 3:6
5️⃣ Deliverance in Christ moves believers from darkness into light. (00:05:16–00:06:27) Support: Col. 1:13; John 8:12

1️⃣ Jesus builds His movement on revealed truth, not human strength. (00:03:28–00:03:35) Support: Matt. 16:18; 1 Cor. 3:11
2️⃣ God develops leaders progressively, not instantly. (00:03:00–00:03:20) Support: Luke 22:31–32; Phil. 1:6
3️⃣ True authority rests in divine calling, not self-appointment. (00:01:04–00:01:12) Support: Heb. 5:4; John 15:16
4️⃣ God’s kingdom advances despite opposition from spiritual forces. (00:03:35–00:04:06) Support: Eph. 6:12; Rev. 1:18
5️⃣ Leaders serve a global mission larger than their own culture. (00:06:14–00:06:27) Support: Matt. 24:14; Acts 1:8