Fellow Christian,
Our society is in trouble, big trouble! However, we shouldn’t be surprised. Unless you have purposely buried your head in the sand you will know we are somewhere in the end times. The church of Christ will progressively be pushed further and further underground. Fundamentalists will be seen as extremists we will be like the Christians under Constantine, only this time it won’t come good for us until the end.
I have a passion for godly marriage, a strong family unit certainly pleases the Lord. It is not surprising that our enemy has placed marriage at the top of the target list in these times. If you want to destabilize the world, take down the family unit, he is clever no doubt. 30 years ago whilst Christians watched and laughed at the Simpsons poking fun at homer, little did we realize that our enemy was hard at work implementing the destruction of the headship of the family.
TGM has two purposes- 1 to help build strong godly marriages in Christian families in this troublesome time, and 2 to give Christians in western Sydney a place to attend a godly biblical church.
Purpose One, The Godly Marriage
Mark 10:9
What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder
Marriage is an institution, formed by God for humans and is a significant part of his plan for this world. When we follow the rules of marriage, it is pleasing to the Lord.
Our enemy hates marriage and has sought to destroy since the Garden of Eden. In these end times, however, we find marriages failing at an increasing rate. The biblical construct of marriage and its value have all but been lost.
Biblical values of marriage being a man and woman have slowly been removed from the world since the late 1960’s, what we are now left with is a world making decisions on feelings and desire. Even churches in these times have pastors who teach more on prosperity, wealth and feelings rather than biblical based doctrine.
Thankfully Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever. His word, and the sacredness of Marriage is unchanging for those who desire it. TGM is passionate about Christian marriage. Our ministry exists to help those who seek to save their marriage, or help those who seek to make their union stronger in Christ. Our members are here to help on issues great and small, complex or simple. If you seek to learn more about the institution of marriage, or if you are in a helpless situation and feel your marriage has fallen apart, we are here to help.
Purpose Two, The Godly Church
I have been a Christian for over 30 years. As a child I was dragged into and attended more services across more denominations than I can remember. I have been Pentecostal, Anglican, Independent Baptist to name a few. As I have developed as a Christian and as a leader I have become increasingly aware of the fact that unfortunately most churches and their leaders build their organisations on some questionable and perhaps even selfish standards. The bible is clear, the church exists for 1 very specific reason, and that is for the edification of the body, the upbuilding of its members, not only for those standing beyond the pull pit.
Acts 2:42 states
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching
There are many verses in the bible declaring the church exists for the members. However, I think what’s important is what the bible doesn’t say church is, note the absence of
- Formalities
- Singing
- Alter calling
- Donation calling
- Long winded preaching
TGM aims to create a biblical Christian community in Western Sydney. We desire to build a group of brothers and sisters who meet regularly in fellowship, breaking bread and the teaching of sound doctrine, without the clear errors that exist in many other churches. Our group exists for its members, for their edification and strength in Christ.