What kind of faith do you have? We all know that we are saved by faith, but what many do not understand is that not all faith saves. The Bible refers to many different degrees of faith. For example, it speaks of both strong and weak faith. It tells us about those who are almost […]
Without faith, we can have no relationship with God. The Hebrews writer put it like this: Hebrews 11:6 (ESV) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. There is no pleasing God without […]
It is a great blessing to have parents who are true Christians. By true Christians, I mean parents who have first, obeyed the gospel by doing what the Bible commands (Hearing—John 6:44-45, Believing—Mark 16:16, Repenting—Acts 17:30, Confessing—Romans 10:9-10, and being Baptized—Acts 2:38), and second, are truly living by the Word of God and teaching their […]
We can fall from grace! Do not let the false teachings of men give you a false sense of security. Yes, we do have security in Christ. Listen to what Peter teaches about those of us who are Christians. 1 Peter 1:5 (ESV) 5 Who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a […]
The devil is no myth. He is more than a Halloween costume. He is a real, personal being who is on the attack against man (1 Peter 5:8). He lives to devour and destroy souls. How can we overcome him and his attacks? That has been the focus of our blogs this week and we […]
Have you ever noticed how many passages warn us against falling? The saints at Corinth seemed to be under the impression that they were spiritually invincible. Paul indicated otherwise. 1 Corinthians 10:12 (ESV) 12Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. His admonition to them is applicable to all of […]
Peter reminds us that the devil is on the prowl, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). In a gospel meeting that we are presently involved in at the Brown Street church of Christ, our guest speaker, Greg Gwin, made a good point about the devil. He said that there are only four references in […]
One of the many reasons Calvinism is such a devilish doctrine is that it gives people a false sense of security. It teaches that a child of God can’t lose his soul. This doctrine is referred to as the “Impossibility of Apostasy” doctrine. This doctrine, whether it is intended or not, gives people the idea […]
I recently heard of some local churches of Christ who have decided to use musical instruments in their worship services. A member of one of these congregations said that they were “liberating themselves.” I am not quite sure what that means exactly, but I imagine they feel like the restrictions placed on them by the […]
Jesus has done more for us than we probably even realize. Sacrificing heaven and taking on the form of a servant was just the beginning. Ultimately, Jesus was willing to die on the cross for our sins (Philippians 2:8). The question is what are we willing to do for Jesus? One thing we should be […]