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For years now there has been a battle in religious circles over spiritual gifts. The question as to whether or not miracles existed in the first century is easily answered. Anyone who believes in and accepts the New Testament as God’s Word agrees that the church in the first century had miraculous power. The question […]
The organization of the local church is clearly outlined in the New Testament. There are only two offices in the local church mentioned in the New Testament. We read of the office of the elder and, by implication, the office of the deacon, both of which demand specific qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9). Thus, […]
Despite what most people believe, our salvation was not free. Yes, it was free for us, but a price had to be paid, nevertheless. The price was steep, and it was paid by our Savior, Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:18-19 (ESV) 18 Knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, […]
There are some in religious circles who do all they can to ignore the wrath of God in their teaching. While we should emphasize the positive characteristics of God such as love, mercy, and grace, we do Him a disservice by ignoring a part of what makes Him who He is. The wrath of God […]
One of the greatest blessings we enjoy as Christians is fellowship with God. John indicated that it should bring us the highest joy. 1 John 1:3-4 (ESV) 3 That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with […]
Too many of us do not give enough thought to how blessed we are to be under a covenant like the gospel of Christ. While God’s people have always been under law, the law that we are answerable to now is far superior to the last. Hebrews 8:6 (ESV) 6 But as it is, Christ […]
The death, burial, and resurrection of Christ are often referred to as the facts of the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). The heart of the gospel, however, is the cross. On the cross, Jesus shed His blood and the benefits of that shed blood for mankind are enormous. This week I want to emphasize the benefits […]
It is amazing how invincible people think they are. This comes to my mind whenever I see a motorcyclist without a helmet. One accident can mean instant death, seeing how he has left the most important part of his body unprotected. Sure, motorcycle helmets might be an annoyance, but they save lives. How foolish it […]
People have been conned by the devil in the realm of entertainment more than any other walk of life. Even as Christians, we have allowed the devil to fool us into thinking that what we allow into our minds by way of books, magazines, the internet, and especially TV, really does not matter. Most of […]
There is no greater way to secure the mind than with the Word of God. Every child of God should read the Bible every day. God’s Word, called “the sword of the Spirit” by Paul (Ephesians 6:17), is our best defense against the devil. Sin is Satan’s tool, but there is no sin that the […]