Is being a Christian and adhering to God a bad thing? Apparently in our modern culture it is. Our children are growing up in a nation that has a growing disdain for Christianity—and parents need to wake up and realize how bad the situation truly is. Consider a recent Politico report written by Alexander Ward […]
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Forgiveness (2nd in a series)
Last week we learned that unilateral forgiveness can and should be offered when situations arise that do not involve sin. For instance, if someone ‘hurts my feelings’ or does something that leaves me feeling slighted – these may reflect bad judgment or carelessness, but there is no sin, and I can just let those things […]
No Reason To Believe The Atheists . . .
If the solar system was brought about by an accidental collision, then the appearance of organic life on this planet was also an accident, and the whole evolution of man was an accident, too. If so, then all our present thoughts are mere accidents – the accidental by-product of the movement of atoms. And this […]
“Better to be of a Humble Spirit”
“God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6). “Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud” (Prov. 16:18-19). A person does not have to be proud, boastful or arrogant to be […]
A Vital Truth & The Great Commission Baptism
The baptism of the Holy Spirit was never a command to be obeyed but a promise to be received (Acts 1:4-5). No one was ever told to pray for the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit never saved anyone. When the angel appeared to Cornelius and told him to send […]
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons who form the godhead. Therefore, He is called God (Acts 5:3). He has the attributes of God – being eternal and omnipresent (Hebrews 9:14; Psalm 139:7). Although He was active in the Old Testament, His primary work is in the Christian age. Joel, eight hundred years […]
Forgiveness (1st in a series)
Jesus was clear that forgiving others is absolutely critical to our own salvation: “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew 6:14-15) It is, therefore, essential that we properly understand this important subject. […]
What Makes The Difference?
– If a man has money and is not willing to have it examined, people think it is counterfeit. – If a man is afraid to take a lie detector test, people think he is guilty of crime. – If a man conducts a business and is unwilling to let anyone investigate it, folks think […]
Discouraged, Disappointed, Disenchanted, Disconnected, Disillusioned, Disheartened, Disengaged
When one’s expectations for local churches full of imperfect people drive their faith, they often end up facing one if not all of these “D’s.” I talk to so many who have walked away because they are hurt by the church. Yet their greater challenge is that they place too much emphasis on and have […]
Beware the Skeletons
McDonald’s is a symbol of happiness when we think of our kids tearing into their Happy Meals, devouring its contents, and playing with the toy inside. There are also the burgers, chocolate shakes and warm salty fries that will put a smile on our face. Who wouldn’t be happy walking into a McDonalds? With this […]