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Mis-Aligned Doctrine Through Songs: Why the Body of Christ Must Sing What Paul Taught

Posted by Edward R. Cross on June 12, 2026

What we sing, we are taught. Paul files congregational singing under teaching and admonishing one another, so when the Body of Christ sings Israel's throne of grace, covenant showers, and earthly kingdom, she catechizes herself in the wrong program one beloved hymn at a time. A plea to sing with understanding what is true of the Body of Christ.

What Does a Spiritual Church Look Like?

Posted by Edward R. Cross on October 7, 2023

A spiritual church gathering is not measured by music style, service length, or emotional experience. This article examines what Paul says a gathering of the Body of Christ should actually accomplish, and why Old Testament expectations about the presence of God in a place belong to a different program entirely.

Pastor Edward R. Cross

Grace Greater Than Our Sin

The Christian life has plenty of ups and downs — disappointments, heartbreaks, and failures. Yet one thing never changes: the abiding presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In Romans 8, Paul gives us hope even after the struggles of Romans 7:

"For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son…" (Romans 8:29 KJV)

We all fail, but the Lord never abandons us. David proved that — a man after God’s own heart despite his many failures. Because of God’s sure mercies in Christ, we can keep on keeping on.

Even when we believe not, "yet he abideth faithful" (2 Timothy 2:13). God works all things together for good (Romans 8:28). He is never surprised.

The journey continues — grounded in the faithfulness of Christ.