Cornelius in Luther’s Writings If we define a “House Church Planter” as a layperson who gathers people in order that they can hear the Word of God & eventually receive the Sacraments; all under the ministry of a regularly, called & ordained Pastor; then arguably, Cornelius is the first named House Church Planter
Praying is not always Pleasant- “Pharaoh said, “I will let you go to offer sacrifices to the Lord your God in the desert, but you must not go very far. Now pray for me.” (Ex 8:28closeExodus 8:28 28 So Pharaoh said, “I will let you go to sacrifice to the Lord your God in the wilderness;
“Cornelius’ H.O.U.S.E. church” 25 As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in reverence. 26 But Peter made him get up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.” 27 Talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people. 28 He said to
“When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy.” (Luke 1:57-58closeLuke 1:57-58 The Birth of John the Baptist 57 Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she
“Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how.” (Mark 4:27closeMark 4:27 27 He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how. (ESV) closeMark 4:27closeMark 4:27 27 He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts
“I will put my Spirit in you and you will live…” (Ezekiel 37:14closeEzekiel 37:14 14 And I will put my Spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I am the Lord; I have spoken, and I will do it, declares the Lord.”
“The Fears of a HouseChurchPlanter” “Cornelius stared at him in fear. “What is it, Lord?” he asked. The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God.” (Acts 10:4closeActs 10:4 4 And he stared at him in terror and said, “What is it, Lord?” And he
“Cornelius, God’s Angel” “One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, “Cornelius!”” (Acts 10:3closeActs 10:3 3 About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to
“Cornelius, the Proto House Church Planter” On Sunday, May 13th, I was scheduled to preach for a congregation; at the last minute, this was rescheduled (which happens from time to time). So, having a free Sunday, I took my family to St. Peters Lutheran Church in Hopewell, NJ. I was blessed to hear a
“What Is Love?” “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.” (John 15:9closeJohn 15:9 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. (ESV) closeJohn 15:9closeJohn 15:9 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my
