Have you ever thought about what Christ means to you? From time to time we should reflect on what we have because of what Jesus was willing to give up for us. As Paul said, “…he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9). In what way are we rich […]
We say that we are opposed denominationalism, but we sometimes do not understand exactly what a denomination is. In secular circles, a denomination is “a large group of religious congregations united under a common faith and name and organized under a single administrative and legal hierarchy” (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language). I […]
We say that we are opposed denominationalism, but we sometimes do not understand exactly what a denomination is. In secular circles, a denomination is “a large group of religious congregations united under a common faith and name and organized under a single administrative and legal hierarchy” (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language). I […]
God once warned his people not to follow a multitude to do evil (Exodus 23:2). This admonition would certainly apply to the practices of the social gospel. The social gospel is the practice of mixing the gospel with fun and frolic, entertainment and recreation, and other social attractions to better draw people to Christ. Today, […]
Regardless of what we do in life or how hard and rigorously we serve God; regardless of 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 that we are saved by grace. As a result, we have no right […]
We sometimes speak of Satan as one who is alive and active. He is never idle. He is always working, one way or another, trying to destroy the souls of men. Peter said that he is “…walking about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8). There is something else we should not forget—God is […]
Works have gotten a lot of bad press over the years. Those who do not understand the place that works have in salvation are quick to quote passages like Romans 4:1-6 and Ephesians 2:8,9. Those who speak of the importance, or even the essentiality, of works, are referred to as being legalistic and Pharisaical, which […]
I n 1 Tim. 4:12, Paul gave Timothy the instruction to be a good example to others. That is sound advice for all Christians. We should all try our best to be good examples to those around us, whether they be people of the world or other members of the body of Christ. Let us […]
Jesus sent the Spirit to guide the apostles into all truth (John 16:13). This has reference to the inspiration of the Spirit that the apostles received by being baptized with the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-5). When the apostles spoke and wrote, they were not relying on their own wisdom, nor their ability to recall all […]
Paul was confident about his salvation. Even when the shadow of death was hovering over his head, he was sure about his heavenly destiny. In the last turn of his earthly race for Christ, he said with poise, “Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, […]