The Holy Catholic Church

Pastor Gordon welcomes Rev. Dan Borvan back to the AGR studio for a discussion on the holy Catholic church and its profound significance for believers. Together, they delve into the nature of the universal church, exploring how the gathering of the Lord’s people transcends time and space, creating a sacred context where drawing closer to God becomes a reality.

Rev. Borvan highlights the Church as the great equalizer, uniquely uniting people from every ethnicity, social class, and background into a singular mission: to glorify the living God and to experience restoration, healing, and comfort within the body of Christ.

They also address the allure of American rugged individualism and how it stands in stark contrast to the counter-cultural act of coming together every Sunday for corporate worship. This communal worship remains a powerful testament to the enduring providence and power of the Lord.

Chris offers a poignant reminder that no one walks this journey alone, urging everyone to seek out and join a faithful church, emphasizing that together, we are one people of God, preserved and sustained by Him.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - The Holy Catholic Church
03:00 - Jew/Gentile Divide
04:07 - Ephesians 2
05:10 - A Gathering Of God’s People
06:40 - Church Is The Great Equalizer
08:00 - The Church Is Still Here
09:26 - Sin & Preservation
13:10 - Invite People To Church
15:00 - The Lord’s Supper
16:00 - The Unbeliever Perspective
17:00 - Rugged Individualism
19:10 - The Universal Church
22:00 - Salvation Is In The Church
23:15 - All Institutions Are Corrupt
24:30 - Belgic Distinction
26:10 - The Blessing Of Membership
27:00 - Smaller Is Better
29:00 - Diversity In The Church
31:20 - Finding The Good News
33:00 - Closing The Church? Seriously?
36:00 - The Value Of The Church
37:30 - The Lone Ranger Christian
39:00 - Corporate Worship
41:00 - The Mercy Ministry Of The Church
44:10 - Appreciate The Body Of Christ
45:40 - Genuine Philanthropy


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Rev. Dr. Daniel Borvan is pastor of preaching ministry at Christ Reformed Church. His responsibilities are to “preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching” (2 Timothy 4:2).

Daniel earned his Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Seminary California in 2011. As a student at Westminster Seminary he learned that all study of Scripture, theology, and church history is put into practice in the worship and work of the church. The goal is to glorify Christ by serving His church. At Westminster Seminary he also earned a Master of Arts degree in Historical Theology. His thesis paper was on Faustus Socinus.

Daniel is chairman of the Heidelberg Reformation Association. Some of his published articles are on the Heidelblog website. Daniel was installed as pastor of preaching ministry at Christ Reformed Church September 29, 2023. Daniel is married to Marcy and they have two daughters and a son.

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