Here stands the Brotherly Church of God. It embodies the essence of its name. The church reflects brotherly love.
The Brotherly Church of God started its journey. It began in the early part of the nineteenth century. It continues until the Lord’s second coming. This church emphasizes a return. It is a return to the true church life.
In Dublin Ireland some believers united. It was the early part of the nineteenth century. They loved all the Lord’s children. They met according to the Bible’s teachings. The Brotherly Church of God followed their example.
These believers discovered key principles. God desires one Body of Christ. This transcends denominational divides. The Bible promotes brotherhood not clergy-laity distinctions. Everyone can speak and participate.
They embraced simple spiritual worship. Brothers loved one another deeply. This was the beginning of a movement. It emphasizes brotherly love and mutual support. The Brotherly Church of God lives by these values.
The name Philadelphia means brotherly love. It signifies affection and delight in fellow believers. Touching the church means touching love. It is love for the brothers.
The Lord taught about loving one another. We are all brothers. This love is not natural. It is God Himself as love. It ministers God.
The Brotherly Church of God embraces brotherly love warmly. We should have a lot of feeling. God’s teaching is to love one another. The most excellent way is love.
This love is not jealous. Love is not puffed up. It rejoices in the truth. It covers all things. Love never fails.
Peter spoke of brotherly love too. Godliness is not the top virtue. Brotherly love is the top virtue. A real expression of God should find its expression our loving one another.
By this all men will know we are the Lord’s disciples. We must love one another. Even in fruit bearing we need to love one another.
The church in Philadelphia is the recovered church. We know we have passed from death to life. It is because we love the brothers.
To pass out of death into life is to move into the sphere of life. This happens at our regeneration. We experience life by loving the brothers. We become the church of brotherly love.
The Church of God members actively show brotherly love. They organize family activities. These activities foster unity. They extend Christ’s love to their neighbors. They do this through blood drives. They do it also through community cleanups.
The Brotherly Church of God emphasizes love. It’s a love for God and each other. It embodies the spirit. It has a spirit of brotherly affection.