It is always sad to see a local church die. It does, unfortunately, happen from time to time. The factors involved may differ. Sometimes it involves circumstances that are completely out of the hands of the people who make up the local church. For example, it may be a small church to begin with, without […]
Paul condemned the brethren at Corinth for abusing the Lord’s supper. They turned the supper into a physical feast, reducing it into a common meal in which some would eat and some would go hungry (1 Corinthians 11:21). Paul reminded them that the Lord’s supper is a communion between fellow Christians and Christ (1 Corinthians […]
After Nathan, the prophet, revealed to David his sin regarding Bathsheba, David sat down and wrote Psalms 51. David had somehow managed to bury the reality of his sin in the deep crevices of his mind, escaping the remorse that should have plagued him from the moment of his offense. But, once the true depth […]
That the Bible speaks of hell is quite clear. What is meant by hell is not always so clear due to at least two things. One, several Greek words are translated into the one word hell (Hades, Tartarus, and Gehenna), as well as one Hebrew word (Sheol), which is the Hebrew equivalent of the Greek […]
There is no doubt that the religious world is in a mess. There are literally hundreds of churches, many times located right next to each, so far as their physical buildings are concerned, and all claiming to believe in the same Lord, follow the same Bible, and yet teaching and practicing different things. Most denominations […]
The damage that sin has done in the world cannot be estimated. Think of all the tears and heartaches that have come because of sin. Think of the families that have been broken up as a result of the sin of adultery. Think of loved ones who have been taken away by death as the […]
M.W. Bassford When it comes to discussion about baptism for the forgiveness of sins, most Christians know all the steps of the dance. If we’re studying with a non-Christian and we show them passages like Acts 2:38 and 1 Peter 3:21, one of two things is going to happen. Either they are going to submit to the word […]
The difference between going down a path of error and finding the truth is sometimes very slim. It often hinges on one’s view of Bible authority and how it is established. Many people dwell in error, not because they are insincere, but because their hermeneutical approach to the scriptures is wrong. Never is this more […]
The devil is shrewd. He will use any development in the world to divide brethren and weaken the cause of Christ. The unfortunate emergence of the Coronavirus around the world is one such development. Satan is taking full advantage of this pandemic to drive a wedge between brethren. You would have to have your head […]
By Mike Davis Some people take pride in their fearless nature. They fancy themselves as being bold and courageous, not afraid of anything. But, there is something that most people fear, even the most courageous, and that is death. Men fear death because of the misery that attends it, the darkness and corruption which follow […]