19th January 2026 Where Was the True Church? Scripture, the Reformation, and Christ’s Faithful People Memorable Monday
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Where Was the True Church? Scripture, the Reformation, and Christ’s Faithful People
As we conclude our series on the Council of Trent (1545–1563), this Memorable Monday with Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church asks a vital question: Where was the true church during centuries of confusion, corruption, and reform? Turning first to Scripture, we examine the New Testament definition of the church in Acts 2:42–47 and the promise of Christ’s abiding presence with His people (Matthew 28:20). From there, we trace God’s faithful preservation of a remnant throughout history, even when visible institutions failed. This episode explains why the Reformation was not a reinvention of Christianity but a recovery of apostolic truth—returning to the authority of Scripture, justification by faith alone, and Christ as the head of His church. We explore how believers can recognise the marks of Christ’s true church today: faithful preaching, biblical ordinances, covenant life, and a living hope in Christ’s return.A pastoral and historical reflection that reminds us: the continuity of the church is measured not by power or prestige, but by faithful obedience to God’s Word. #MemorableMonday, #ChurchHistory, #CouncilOfTrent, #TheTrueChurch, #Reformation, #SolaScriptura, #BiblicalChristianity, #Acts242, #JustificationByFaith, #ChristBuildsHisChurch
As we conclude our series on the Council of Trent (1545–1563), this Memorable Monday with Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church asks a vital question: Where was the true church during centuries of confusion, corruption, and reform? Turning first to Scripture, we examine the New Testament definition of the church in Acts 2:42–47 and the promise of Christ’s abiding presence with His people (Matthew 28:20). From there, we trace God’s faithful preservation of a remnant throughout history, even when visible institutions failed. This episode explains why the Reformation was not a reinvention of Christianity but a recovery of apostolic truth—returning to the authority of Scripture, justification by faith alone, and Christ as the head of His church. We explore how believers can recognise the marks of Christ’s true church today: faithful preaching, biblical ordinances, covenant life, and a living hope in Christ’s return.A pastoral and historical reflection that reminds us: the continuity of the church is measured not by power or prestige, but by faithful obedience to God’s Word. #MemorableMonday, #ChurchHistory, #CouncilOfTrent, #TheTrueChurch, #Reformation, #SolaScriptura, #BiblicalChristianity, #Acts242, #JustificationByFaith, #ChristBuildsHisChurch
