Did the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks represent God’s judgment against the United States? Did Hurricane Katrina devastate New Orleans because of the rampant immorality there? Is God going to send some natural or man-made disaster to punish this country for the slaughter of millions of innocent lives through the practice of abortion? A lot […]
Continue reading... March 1, 2009
How to Handle a Recession
Many people in the United States are anxious about the country’s economy. This is understandable with all of the job losses, home foreclosures, and falling value of investments. These things do not just face this country, but many places in the world are also facing economic turmoil. The book of Revelation warned of the fall […]
Continue reading... February 26, 2009
Unity of the Spirit
Paul instructed the church in Ephesus to be “diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3). He then went on to explain the reason for unity and the basis of it. Our unity must be based upon the following:
Continue reading... February 21, 2009
Whose Prayers Are Answered?
Tim Haile has written a good and concise article on prayer and the conditions we must meet for God to hear our prayers – “Whose Prayers Are Answered? “The initial response of most people to this question will be that “God answers the prayers of all people.” And while it would be quite comforting to […]
Continue reading... February 18, 2009
Turning the Lord’s Supper into a Common Meal
Many disagreements between conservative-minded and liberal-minded brethren center around what is done in the assembly of the local church. One notable point of contention has to do with the practice of the Lord’s Supper. Some are advocating (or already practice this) that we turn the Lord’s Supper into more than just a simple memorial, but […]
Continue reading... February 16, 2009
The Lord of Sabaoth
There are several different names and titles used for God in the Bible. One interesting one is “Lord of Sabaoth” and is used twice in the New Testament (Romans 9:29; James 5:4). What exactly does this name mean?
Continue reading... February 11, 2009
“The Preacher’s Pledge” – Bible Based Sermons
I came across an interesting article this weekend from the Christian Post. Over 5,000 Pastors Pledge to Keep Sermons Purely Biblical When I read the headline, my immediate reaction was skepticism. Sure, the thought of one simply speaking “as the oracles of God” (1 Peter 4:11) is great. But could one really expect these denominational […]
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