The controversy over baptism should be no controversy at all. The only reason there is controversy over this important subject is that there are too many people listening to man instead of the inspired Word of God. God’s Word is clear. Baptism is essential. The purpose of baptism is to have one’s sins forgiven (Acts […]
Luke tells us that the early church continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine (Acts 2:42). Remembering that the apostles were ambassadors of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20), and that they spoke in Christ’s stead, we realize that the apostles’ doctrine was, in reality, the doctrine or teachings of Christ (Luke 10:16; 1 Corinthians 14:37). With this […]
One of the challenges that we face as children of God is to learn to wait on the Lord. Waiting for anything is hard. Most of us want what we want on our schedule, which usually means we want it sooner rather than later. This mentality sometimes creeps into our dealings with God. When we […]
There was an article on the internet (actually it was only a heading and a picture) that got over 44,000 responses in a short period of time. The heading said, “What Jesus Says about Homosexuality.” The picture was that of a blank Bible. The picture implied that Jesus did not condemn homosexuality. The implication, however, […]
In the letter to the brethren at Colossae, Paul wrote, “Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God.” One of the lessons that we learn from this passage is that a Christian is to give his all in everything that […]
By Steven Matthews We live in a time and age where people are skeptical. They’re skeptical about organized religion. They’re skeptical about authority. They’re skeptical about making a commitment to God. Thus, it has led to a membership at-large mentality. I can come and go as I please. I can worship at one place this […]
It has been suggested that gospel meetings have run their course. The primary reason for this conclusion is that gospel meetings are no longer attended as well as they used to be. Not only is it harder to get non-Christians to attend, but it seems harder to get our own members to attend as they […]
In his short epistle, Jude, probably the brother of our Lord, wrote, “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (Jude 1:3). […]
We have all been lost while driving, haven’t we? Sometimes when you are not sure where you are going, it is hard to know just when to stop and turn around. When I have been on my way to an unknown location, and found myself wondering if I have missed my turn, there is always […]
When someone denies the necessity of baptism, I often point out that it is baptism that puts one into Christ. Paul wrote: “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Galatians 3:27). Since baptism is the final step of God’s plan that puts one into Christ, those who […]