I’m just wondering does God forgive multiple backslidings? I’ve been in and out of church about 3 times and am deeply troubled by this subject, but am wanting God to forgive me for my failures and backslidings. I saw one guy suggest that once you’ve been saved and turn away, God will no longer forgive […]
A few years ago I bought a small VHS/TV combo from Wal-Mart so the kids could watch videos while traveling. Today we’ve pretty much converted to DVD, so we’ve been using that small television for the boys’ video games and cable TV from time to time. About a month ago this TV started doing something […]
Perhaps you have heard the old song in the title of this article. Some of the lyrics of the song state: If you’re blue and you don’t know where to go to why don’t you go where fashion sits Puttin’ on the Ritz Different types who wear a day coat pants with stripes and cutaway […]
Date written: September 24, 1994 Scripture ref: Romans 16:16 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: On The Name Church of Christ PROPOSITION: To set forth a study of the implications of the name “church of Christ.” OBJECTIVE: To teach some fundamental lessons in regard to the churches identity as opposed to the denominations. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Romans 16:16 […]
What is the difference between The Holy Ghost and The Holy Spirit? When does one receive the Holy Spirit? Are we given the gifts of the Holy Spirit in these days? Do miracles still continue? These are all very good questions. To answer your first question, there is no difference between the Holy Ghost and […]
Jesus mission while he was upon the earth was to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). Inasmuch as the church belongs to her Lord (Matt. 16:18), she is to be about that same mission as well. Within that mission, there are those who need to be saved and there are those who are […]
Emerging Church Movement and Absolute Truth In August of 1991 my wife and I visited Vicksburg, Mississippi on our honeymoon. One sight we could not miss was the Mississippi River. The United States Geological Service estimates that approximately 373 billion gallons of water flow by Vicksburg every day. That water comes from the thousands of […]
Today we are privileged to start a gospel meeting. Let us not take this opportunity to study God’s word lightly. Let us not take this opportunity to have fellowship with one another less than seriously. Let us not take this time to be evangelistic with any less zeal than we would the most important event […]
When it comes to the question of whether baptism is prerequisite for salvation, Mark 16:15, 16 stands out as a clear beacon in contrast to the fog of the doctrines and teachings of men today. The words of Jesus as recorded by inspiration of the Holy Spirit in this passage ring clear and true among […]
“I don’t understand the concept of the silence of the scriptures.” This is an increasingly voiced sentiment. However, we do understand the prohibitive nature of the silence of the scriptures to some degree. For example, take the Lord’s Supper. Jesus said, “This do in remembrance of me.” This is a positive command. Jesus didn’t have […]
Could Hebrews 1:14 be understood as God’s providential care for those who are in Christ? In Hebrews 1:14 we read, “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” The context of this remark is in reference to comparing Jesus with God’s angels. The authority of […]
Many in the religious world today claim for themselves additional infallible sources of information other than what is found in the Bible. Some of these religious groups claim that these additional sources are necessary because the Bible isn’t a sufficient source of information for man’s salvation. However, if it can be shown that inspired writers […]
In 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Paul gives some ordinances, customs, or signs of authority to women concerning their hair. Would you please explain this passage? There is perhaps no more difficult passage within the New Testament as this one discussed. In large part this is a difficult passage because in order to understand it, one needs […]
The Bible doctrine of fellowship is a difficult subject for many because of the strong emotions involved in personal relationships. No one wants to withdraw fellowship from anyone, especially their friends and family. Yet the Bible teaches clearly in such passages as Matthew 18, 1 Corinthians 5, 2 Thessalonians 3, and Romans 16:17 that sometimes […]
What is righteous anger? This question I received through our website this past week so I know nothing of the question’s origins or the motivation behind the one asking. The scriptures, however, are sufficient to instruct us in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and searching through them we can discover the Lord’s teaching in answer to […]
What is the reward that is considered in 1 Corinthians 3:10-15? The reward of 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 are people who are eternally saved. The metaphor that Paul uses is the church as God’s building (vs. 9). The church is made up of people. It is the people who are the building materials (Compare 1 Peter […]
One of the arguments that is used to defend church tradition as a source of religious authority is that the Bible speaks regarding traditions that the apostles held. It is pointed out that in 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Paul demands that Christians walk in submission to the traditions that they received from the apostles. Moreover, others […]
If you’ve watched the news any time lately, you’ve probably been aware of the new “epidemic” in our country. This epidemic isn’t caused by a virus; it isn’t caused by a bacteria; it isn’t caused by any “disease” at all. The new epidemic in our country, say the experts, is obesity. We are being told […]
I wish I knew what He had planned Some magic way to see, Just why my life goes on this way, So much is asked of me. He knows exactly what’s in store, Though I don’t have a clue. There’s just no way to work alone, Thank God His strength shines through! I realize these […]