“Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy man?” (Proverbs 20:6). Millions of people will profess allegiance to Christ. But who is truly loyal to him? The proverb stated that most who claim to be good and loyal are not. Are you truly loyal to Christ? Am I? Even the […]
Continue reading... July 18, 2007
The Passing Pleasures of Sin
Among the great examples of faith in Hebrews 11, we read this about Moses: “By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, considering the reproach of Christ greater […]
Continue reading... July 5, 2007
Truths About Temptation
“No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). It is inevitable […]
Continue reading... July 1, 2007
Non-Church Religious Collectives: Are They Authorized?
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father” (Colossians 3:17). This verse is often cited to show the need for us to do only those things that have been authorized in God’s word. To do something “in the name […]
Continue reading... July 1, 2007
Instruments in Heaven
Many attempts have been made to justify the use of instruments of music in worship to God. Though we do not see any mention of instruments being used in the first century church or instructions regarding their use, some will turn to the book of Revelation and point out the instruments in heaven. The argument […]
Continue reading... July 1, 2007
Those Who Will Be Saved
Shortly before His ascension, Jesus gave His apostles the Great Commission: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned” (Mark 16:15-16). This passage succinctly tells us who it is that will be […]
Continue reading... July 1, 2007
Fellowship with One Another
Fellowship is a word that we often hear, but a topic that we do not hear discussed as often. When we discuss fellowship, we must understand the basis for our fellowship. Why do we have fellowship with one another? That question leads us to another question: Why do we not have fellowship with certain ones? […]
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