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The universal church never changes from the standpoint of what and who it is. It is made up of all the saved, and the saved are those who obey the gospel of Christ by believing (Mark 16:16), repenting (Acts 3:19), confessing (Romans 10:9, 10), and being baptized into Christ (Acts 2:38; Galatians 3:27). However, in […]
While the gospel is the greatest message the world has ever heard, it might be the message most tampered with as well. Man has always attempted to change it. Galatians 1:6-7 (ESV) 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to […]
In a world where things that we have been familiar with have drastically changed, some things are still the same. Our Lord is one of those things. What are some things about Jesus that will never change? His character is one of those things. He has always been a loving, patient, kind, and merciful person […]
We live in a world that is constantly changing. What is “in” today will be “out” tomorrow. What is presently viewed as right will soon be considered wrong. This is just the way the world is. Everything around us seems to be changing. There is great comfort in things that never change. This week, let’s […]
Spiritually speaking, are you walking toward heaven or away from heaven? Some would answer that question by simply saying, “I don’t know.” However, we should all know where we are heading spiritually. Do you go outside and just start walking without any idea of where you are heading? Not too many people walk aimlessly without […]
Regardless of what we do in life, how hard we serve God, or how many good works we amass, we cannot earn our way to heaven. If there is something that we can all agree on, it is this—“we are saved by grace.” As a result of this fact, we have no right to boast […]
Many, both religious and unreligious people, believe that it is wrong for Christians to judge others. It is an assumption that usually comes up when a person is told that he is doing something wrong. We have all heard it said when we are trying to help somebody, “Who are you to judge me?” or […]
“I can’t help myself.” As excuses go, that one is close to the top. It has been used as justification for a multitude of sins. Everything from homosexuality to lying has been defended by simply saying, “I can’t help myself.” Is it true? Are there things that we do because it is outside of our […]
This assumption is rooted in opinion. Even those who suggest such a thing would be unlikely to claim it is based on the word of God. The fact is it is an assumption that is completely contrary to what God’s word teaches us to do. Romans 12:2 (ESV) 2 Do not be conformed to this […]
This assumption comes mostly from a gross misunderstanding of the church and what it is. Most people view the church as a man-made organization governed by rules and regulations instituted by human tradition. When people say Christians do not need the church, what they usually mean is that they do not have to be a […]