It is amazing how simple the organizational structure of the local church in the New Testament was. The church was simply made up of elders, deacons and saints (Philippians 1:1). The work or responsibility of the elders is to oversee the flock. There are several terms in the New Testament that refer to this position: […]
Nails in marriage are those things that puncture the relationship between a husband and wife and allow the romantic love to leak out. Once the romantic love begins to dwindle in a marriage relationship, the marriage itself is in danger. The best way to protect your marriage is to do those things that help you […]
How do I know that Catholicism is wrong? I could give a multitude of answers to that question; however, one way that especially stands out to me is that the Pope, who is supposed to be the head of the church on earth and infallible, has been wrong in his analysis of the scriptures. Have […]
I once heard an interview given by Jim Harbaugh, coach of the Michigan Wolverines football team, shortly after he was hired by them. He was asked the question, “What does it mean to be a Michigan man?” This question was asked because, being a former starting quarterback for the Wolverines, he is thought to be […]
This is the title of an article found in the Akron Beacon Journal. It was in the “Voice of the People” section. The writer of the article claimed that the Bible does not define marriage as being between a man and a woman. This writer, portraying himself as a religious leader by calling himself Reverend, […]
The Bible is full of exhortations and admonitions to live in peace with our fellow man, beginning with the seventh beatitude given by Jesus in the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5:9). Paul also encourages us to be at peace when he wrote, “If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably […]
The New Testament church was a growing church. If we study church history from the book of Acts, we learn that the church faced many obstacles. Some did not believe and caused trouble for those who would preach the gospel (Acts 17:5). There were those in the church who fell short of their obligations (Acts […]
The Bible teaches that there is one deity or divine nature that is held by three persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All three of these persons are called God, and they are all eternal, possessing divine power and nature. Together they make up the one God of the Bible. Does this suggest […]
We are all faced with different challenges in life. There are challenges to doing well in school, challenges to succeed in our careers and challenges to reach our full potential in whatever endeavor we seek. Challenges are just a part of life. These challenges should be welcomed for life without challenges is simply boring, the […]
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 […]