The Remnant Radio's Podcast Is Church Still Relevant? A Biblical Case for God's Family with Dr. Carmen Imes
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Oct 29, 2025 Dr. Carmen Joy Imes, an associate professor of Old Testament at Biola University and author of Becoming God’s Family, explores the enduring relevance of the church. She discusses the concept of 'ekklesia' as a gathered community, tracing its roots from Abraham to modern practices. Engaging topics include active waiting for Christ, the role of worship and sacraments, and the church’s mission of care and accountability. Imes also tackles political division in churches and emphasizes the power of community amid brokenness, inviting listeners to embrace the church as a transformative family.
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Ekklesia Is Gathered People
- Ekklesia refers to a gathered assembly, not a building, tracing from Sinai through the New Testament.
- The church is people gathered to become something bigger together, often for worship, political or religious purposes.
Church Vocation: Waiting Together
- The church's vocation is to wait together for God's decisive action, actively participating while anticipating Christ's return.
- Waiting is an active posture of dependence, not passive inaction.
Worship, Wait, Work, Word
- Carmen summarizes the Bible's purpose as forming a community that worships, waits, works, and hears the word.
- She frames these as four W's that run through Scripture and shape church identity.
