Repentance plays a major role in the salvation of the soul. Numerous passages speak of the absolute necessity of a sinner repenting in order to get back into a right relationship with God. Without repentance, there can be no forgiveness of sins. This is so because we serve a God Who is righteous and cannot […]
Salt has been a mineral of high value from the beginning. The World Book Encyclopedia estimates “more than 14,000 uses for salt;” of which only 5% is for use in food. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus paid those who would be Christians the highest compliment when He called them the salt of the […]
As Christians, we must always remember that we are soldiers in the army of Christ and that we are in the middle of an ongoing war between God and Satan. It is the most significant war that has ever been fought. The souls of man are at stake. Paul exhorts us to be good soldiers. […]
A steward watches over and cares for the property and/or household of another, especially while that person is away. There are not too many things more precious to a man than his household. Those things that are most important to him and are closest to his heart are found there. So then, to be a […]
Not a day should pass by when we are not aware of this great blessing. We are children, not of a god, or one of many gods, but of the true and living God. I know that intellectually we all know this, but I am not sure we contemplate it enough. Do you fully realize […]
Are you a disciple of Christ? If you are in the church, you are a Child of God, but that is not the question. The question is are you a disciple of Christ? What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ? Here is the definition of a disciple. Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary. […]
We have already seen this week that the early Christians were great givers, specifically in the realm of benevolence. Luke wrote, “And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need” (Acts 2:44-45). Luke reveals […]
Sadly, not all the examples of giving in the Bible are good ones. The unfortunate actions of Ananias and Sapphira, recorded in Acts 5, remind us that the mere act of giving is not enough. Acts 5:1-4 (ESV) 1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and […]
No one gave the way Jesus did. He gave more to others than anyone else who was ever adorned a flesh and blood body. You can imagine how hard it would be to impress Him by your giving. A poor widow was unknowingly able to do this. Luke 21:1-4 (ESV) 1 Jesus looked up and […]
There is more to giving than just our money. Giving financially is important. How would the church accomplish her work if Christians were not willing to give of their means? Remember, the financial needs of the church are met by the freewill offering of the saints. Paul said, “Each one must give as he has […]