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 […]
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, […]
We are living in an exercise-crazed society. Everybody wants to be in great shape and look good. There is certainly nothing inherently wrong with this, though it seems that many people want to be in good shape for the wrong reasons. They simply want to draw attention to themselves. Still, striving to keep the body […]
As Paul closed his epistle to the church at Corinth, he exhorted them to be strong in the face of opposition. “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong” (1 Corinthians 16:13). To follow the instructions of Paul, a certain amount of courage and conviction is necessary. We need courageous […]
Are you a bold Christian? Do you have the courage to stand up for Jesus in the midst of those who care little about spiritual matters? Are you brave enough to tell the lost of their terrible condition, or to hold up the moral standard of our Lord when you are around the ungodly of […]
The Rosa Parks story is one with which most Americans are familiar. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in the middle of the bus for one in the back. Her refusal was motivated, not by her physical fatigue, though she was tired after another long day at work, but […]
In Acts 13 David received a great compliment. God says that David was a man after His own heart (Acts 13:21-22). Wouldn’t it be wonderful to receive such a compliment? The truth is, it is within our power. We can be the kind of Christians that are men and women after God’s own heart. In […]