Uncommitted members. Members who only attend Sunday morning services on the Lord’s Day. Members who refuse to attend Bible Study on Wednesday nights. Members who try to just get by when it comes to serving the Lord. Members who put their wants, wishes, and will before God’s will. Members who are sporadic in everything they […]
I recently heard someone say, “We are not wired for monogamy.” This statement demonstrates the ignorance of the world toward God, and, therefore, toward reality. When the creature begins to conclude things that are contrary to what the Creator says, the conclusion is going to be unrealistic. The statement above comes from the heart of […]
The apostles’ doctrine was not the only thing in which the early Christians continued. According to Acts 2:42, they also continued in fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. In this blog, I want us to consider the habit of praying that the first-century church developed. Prayer has always been important to the people of God. The […]
As Paul began to wrap up his second letter to the saints at Thessalonica, he exhorted them to pray. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (ESV) 1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, Is there anything more powerful in our possession than prayer? […]
Do you possess righteousness? If so, what kind of righteousness do you have? Jesus tells us that it matters. Matthew 5:20 (ESV) 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. When Jesus talks about our righteousness exceeding that of the […]
Who or what do you put first in your life? As Christians, our immediate answer should be God. Sadly, this is not the case with many who call themselves Christians. While the world puts God last on their list of priorities, that is, if He even makes their list at all, many church members put […]
Every Christian knows how valuable the precious blood of Christ is. Jesus tasted death for everyone (Hebrews 2:9), and because of this everyone who accepts Him as their Savior is saved by His blood (Matthew 26:28). Thank God that Jesus was willing to be obedient to His Father, even to the point of death on […]
Surprisingly, idolatry has always plagued the people of God. Even before they became a great nation, while they were just beginning their trip toward the land of promise, the Israelites turned from God to worship a golden calf (Exodus 32:1-4). A shocking development after God had just delivered them from the bondage of Egypt. Just […]
God’s faithfulness to Israel in times past is an encouragement to God’s people today. Listen to what God told His people of old through the prophet Isaiah. Isaiah 44:21-22 (ESV) 21 Remember these things, O Jacob, and Israel, for you are my servant; I formed you; you are my servant; O Israel, you will not […]
In the book of Romans, Paul emphasizes that man is justified by faith rather than by works (works of the law that demand sinless living). Romans 5:2 (ESV) 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. […]