There really should be no controversy over baptism.  The only reason for it is because there are too many people listening to man instead of the inspired Word of God. God’s word is clear. Baptism is essential. The purpose of baptism is to have one’s sins forgiven (Acts 2:38). It is when a person is […]

Often times when Paul would conclude a series of points in an epistle, he would end the closing section with the words, “Finally, brethren…”  That would follow with a final point that he wanted to convey to the brethren to whom he wrote.  Let us look at a few places where he did this. “Finally, […]

By Jim Ward The term church occurs nine times in the book of Ephesians with nine additional references to the church using the term body, and one each using household of God and temple, it is apparent that this is one of Paul’s major themes. The church is obviously significant in God’s scheme of things. […]

The NBA had the most unusual season in the history of the sport.  Due to the global pandemic that the world has been facing, most professional sports went on a hiatus for several months and then resumed playing without fans in the stadiums.  Such was the case with the NBA, playing the last three months […]

There are many, some even among churches of Christ, who deny that Jesus is God.  What does the Bible have to say about the matter? Jesus is Yahweh (YHWH).  One way of showing the deity of Christ is to show that the name Yahweh is applied to Him.  Some do not realize that Jesus is […]

Jesus once said, “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted” (Matt. 23:12).  I have often said that I would much rather humble myself than make the Lord do it because He can surely lower me lower than I can lower myself.  Likewise, I’d rather the […]

There are many different conditions of spiritually vision.  Let us look at a few of them. Spiritual Blindness  When an individual espouses a doctrine that is from man, and then begins to teach or practice it, he is demonstrating spiritual blindness.  Jesus said of some, “‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart […]

There is much confusion in the religious world over the gift of tongues.  Much of the confusion is caused by a misunderstanding of what the gift of tongues is and its purpose.  Many believe that tongue-speaking involves an ecstatic language that no one can understand except God.  It is said that tongue-speaking is a sign […]

Do Not Expect Entertainment.  In most denominational churches, you will find all kinds of entertainment.  You will find plays and programs, games from basketball to bingo, maybe even a movie of some kind.  If you visit a modern church today, do not be surprised if you find anything from free dinners served in a fellowship […]

Some people talk too much.  They enjoy hearing their own voice so they are always blabbing about something.  It is easy to grow weary of them.  Even God does.  “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” (James 1:19).  Being a “loud mouth” is not a […]