[Article written by Matt Nevins. Originally published in his email newsletter “The Lamp.”] It is interesting to note the emphasis this country places on education and to see how many who desire to remain ignorant. Televised commercials have relayed the message for younger individuals to stay in school and earn a GED. Other commercials have […]
Continue reading... August 1, 2006
Proper Practice of the Lord’s Supper
Christians are commanded to partake of the Lord’s Supper. Paul gave instructions regarding the practice when he wrote to the church in Corinth (1 Corinthians 11:20-34). He relayed to them the command he had “received from the Lord” (1 Corinthians 11:23). The command from Christ was to “do this in remembrance of Me” (1 Corinthians […]
Continue reading... August 1, 2006
Doing the Will of God
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in […]
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The All Sufficiency of the Church
When we speak of the church being “all sufficient,” what do we mean? The claim that the church is all sufficient means that the church is fully capable of doing all the work God gave it to do. It does not need the aid of institutions to carry out this work. Christians do not need […]
Continue reading... July 31, 2006
Marks of Devotion
[Article written by Matt Nevins. Originally published in his email newsletter “The Lamp.”] Dedication and devotion to a person, idea, or object can be admired in many facets of our lives. Most importantly is the individual’s devotion to God. Reflecting upon this idea has led me to observe people around me. Those who are devoted […]
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