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  NEW TESTAMENT ROOTS
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: God sees all churches as equal, and our focus should be on
honoring the presence of Jesus and striving for spiritual attainment.

Topics: "Unity in Christ", "Spiritual Attainment"
Scripture References: Matthew 18:20, Acts 2:42

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes that in God's eyes, all churches, regardless of
size, are equally significant as they gather in the name of Jesus to
worship. He reflects on the importance of spiritual attainment, urging
believers to evaluate their spiritual fervor compared to that of the
early church. Tozer reminds us that true honor of Christ's presence
connects us to the roots of the New Testament and the apostles,
encouraging a deeper commitment to our faith. He challenges
congregations to aspire for a higher spiritual temperature and to
recognize their collective identity in Christ. Ultimately, the sermon
calls for a revival of the passion and dedication seen in the early
believers.

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It is really a blessed thing in our Christian fellowship and in our
congregations that God never asks whether it is a big church or a little
church! A young pastor, when introduced to a well-known church leader,
said, "You do not know me. I am the pastor of a little rural church." I
think it was a wise reply that came from the churchman: "Young man,
there are no little churches; all churches are the same size in God's
sight!" But, whether large or small, it must be an assembly of believers
brought together through the Name of Jesus, to worship in God's
Presence; and with the right to receive all that God bestows.

With these roots, we should ask ourselves if we are truly interested in
spiritual attainment as were the New Testament believers.

We must confess that the spiritual temperature among us may often be
lower than in the early church. But we hold to the message that those
who truly honor the Presence of the Savior are included in this
relationship that goes back to the New Testament and to the apostles!

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