The Everyday Bride of Jesus: How Christology Shapes a Local Church

About this episode

David Mathis discusses how the nature of Jesus Christ influences the health and authority of the local church.

David Mathis | The church depends on Jesus Christ for its existence, authority, and ultimate joy. But how does the God-man’s nature direct the church’s health?

People in this episode

Host: David Mathis

Topics covered

• Christology
• local church
• church health
• Jesus Christ
• authority
• joy

Keywords

• church
• Christology
• Jesus
• authority
• health
• spirituality
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Desiring God

Books & works: The Everyday Bride of Jesus

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