Zach Tinner, an expert in the early days of Christianity and the concept of church as a united, selfless, and committed family, discusses the power of the resurrection, the impact of a youth pastor, and the transformative power of the church as a loving and sacrificial community.
The church should be a united, selfless, and committed family.
Being part of a church family can make a significant difference in one's life.
Deep dives
The Power of the Resurrection
The speaker shares how the resurrection of Jesus has the power to change lives. He reflects on a passage of scripture that had a profound impact on his own life, altering its course completely. He emphasizes that the resurrection still has the power to transform lives today, and he witnesses this firsthand in the lives of high school students he works with.
The Birth of the Church
The speaker discusses the early days of the church and highlights the four things the church was devoted to: the teachings of Jesus, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. He emphasizes the unity and togetherness of the church, explaining that being part of a church family made a significant difference in his own life.
The Church as a Family
The speaker shares his personal journey and how the church became a family for him during difficult times. He expresses gratitude for individuals who showed him love, support, and acceptance, particularly his youth pastor Nathan. He encourages listeners not to take the church for granted and to recognize it as a family worth investing in and supporting.
The church should be much more than a place people gather. As modeled in the early days of Christianity, it’s intended to look like a united, selfless, and committed family.