Category: Go to heaven now

By Jonathan Brenneman www.gotoheavennow.com I’m passionate about Jesus and the gospel message, but I don’t fit in the box of churchianity—one of the central reasons why church reform is so necessary. Much of what people consider to be “Christianity” today is actually churchianity. It’s based on tradition. Sometimes, those traditions are all right, but not… Continue reading What Churchianity Doesn’t Understand About Pastors And The Body of Christ

By Jonathan Brenneman www.gotoheavennow.com What the Bible Really Says About Who Builds the Church For much of modern Christianity, church growth is treated as a human responsibility. We strategize, organize, appoint leaders early, design meetings, and measure success by attendance. Yet Scripture consistently points to a radically different truth: Building the church is not our… Continue reading Why Church Growth Ultimately Isn’t Our Job

By Jonathan Brenneman www.gotoheavennow.com Many sincere Christians sense that something is missing in modern church life — even though Scripture gives clear instructions for how the church should function. This hub explores biblical ecclesiology — the New Testament model for how the church is meant to function. The New Testament describes a living, Spirit-led body.… Continue reading Biblical Ecclesiology: How the Church Is Meant to Function

By Jonathan Brenneman www.gotoheavennow.com Jesus’ Warning About the Leaven of the Pharisees When Jesus warned His disciples about leaven, He was using imagery deeply rooted in Scripture. The Jews were commanded to eat the Passover meal—which represented Jesus’ sacrifice—without leaven. They were required to search their houses carefully and remove every trace of it. Matthew… Continue reading Understanding the Leaven of the Pharisees in the Church Today

How the Gospel Brings Heaven’s Reality Into Daily Life By Jonathan Brenneman www.gotoheavennow.com Introduction: My Problem Was Never God’s Will I did not grow up assuming God was real. As a child, I was oppressed by Satan in very tangible ways. I thought of killing myself, but I was afraid I would go to hell… Continue reading Living in an Open Heaven

By Jonathan Brenneman www.gotoheavennow.com Jesus’ Warning About the Leaven of the Pharisees When Jesus warned His disciples about leaven, He was using imagery deeply rooted in Scripture. The Jews were commanded to eat the Passover meal—which represented Jesus’ sacrifice—without leaven. They were required to search their houses carefully and remove every trace of it. Matthew… Continue reading What is a religious spirit