To many people, there is a blurred line between right and wrong. What is right and wrong is determined by feelings and other subjective standards, making the identification of things right and wrong nearly, if not altogether, impossible. Many religious beliefs and unauthorized practices occur because churches do what “feels” right instead of what is […]
The devil wants, more than anything, for me and you, and everyone else for that matter, to be lost. That is why the Bible tells us that he spends his time walking about seeking whom he can devour (1 Peter 5:8). Because he wants everyone to be lost, there are certain things he does not want […]
The one thing the Israelites could be sure about in the wilderness was that God was with them. Deuteronomy 8:2 (ESV) 2 And you shall remember the whole way that the LORD your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness… It was God who led them through the wilderness, going before them […]
The Bible is not just another man-made book. While men wrote the Bible, they did so under the divine guidance of the Holy Spirit, meaning that all scriptures are inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16). Here are three areas that corroborate the inspiration of the scriptures. Pre-scientific Evidence There are many things that the Bible […]
Adam and Eve lived their lives without fear for there was nothing of which they had to be afraid. Sin was absent, so they did not have to fear its consequences. Death was unheard of, so they did not have to fear dying. They enjoyed perfect fellowship with God, so the wrath of God was […]
Doubt is a real and present danger that all Christians face. The devil wants us to doubt because he knows it can lead to the shipwreck of our faith. Fortunately, God has given us everything we need to overcome doubt and be firmly fixed in our faith. The devil wants us to doubt that God […]
Uncommitted members. Members who only attend Sunday morning services on the Lord’s Day. Members who refuse to attend Bible Study on Wednesday nights. Members who try to just get by when it comes to serving the Lord. Members who put their wants, wishes, and will before God’s will. Members who are sporadic in everything they […]
I wish the devil was not real, but he is, and Peter tells us that he is constantly active. 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV) 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. This is why temptation is something we all must deal with from time […]
As Christians, we are overcomers. It is nothing to brag about because the ability to overcome is only ours through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:13 (ESV) 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. God gives us the strength to be overcomers. Let us look at a few things this week […]
The power of God unto salvation is the gospel of Christ (Romans 1:16). Sadly, the gospel can be preached so as not to allow its converting power to take effect. How can a preacher preach in such a way that will most likely not convert anyone? Let us look at a few suggestions. Preaching that […]