There is a Sabbath rest that remains for those who seek it. The Hebrews writer coaxes the Jewish Christians back from the brink of throwing away their salvation in Christ. Their error of turning back to the Mosaic Law and… Read More ›
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A SENSE OF OBLIGATION
Free in Christ. We are freed from sin and the associated guilt. In Christ we are free from the futility of works salvation. Yes, we are free. “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,”… Read More ›
TO CONFESS THE SON OF GOD MEANS YOU ACCEPT HIS RULE
All you have to do is “believe”. Sound familiar? It’s the minimalist Gospel. Telling someone “all they have to do” to follow Christ really doesn’t accurately tell people what they need to know. The Psalmist tells us that God’s anointed… Read More ›
MONERGISM AND CALVINISM: WHY I CAN’T STAND MAN-MADE THEOLOGY
Man-made theology always leaves me scratching my head. I hate it. The Bible plainly tells the Gospel and the way to be saved, but man-made theology makes it difficult. One thing I especially dislike is going to theological forums where… Read More ›
RETAINING AND FORGIVING SINS
What happens when a person becomes a Christian? Sins are forgiven and the person enters into a relationship with God. Where they were lost in their sins (Eph. 2:1,2), now they are restored to God. This is amazing and wonderful… Read More ›
TECH POST: Need to play or stream an old "wmv" file?
I had an issue of not being able to play lessons being posted on the Cambridge City church of Christ but the format they use won’t play on many newer computers. The “wmv” format is an old codec, antiquated, which… Read More ›
CONTROLLING THE APPETITE
The human, fleshly appetite is insatiable. Two blades are replaced by three, and three are replaced by four, and four are replaced by five. More is better. At a local restaurant, I snapped the photo to the left. With four… Read More ›
CHRISTIANS ARE TO CHANGE THE WORLD; NOT BE CHANGED BY THE WORLD
8 “The LORD will command the blessing upon you in your barns and in all that you put your hand to, and He will bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives you. 9 “The LORD will… Read More ›
SPIRITUAL ROOTS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
“A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.” – Pro. 12:3 Just like trees and plants, a man needs roots. It is difficult to upset or uproot a spiritually mature… Read More ›
AVOIDING RELIGIOUS EXTREMES: THE BIBLICAL APPROACH
Years ago, a preacher friend of mine named Floyd told me that extremes are dangerous. His words of wisdom have stuck with me. Many of the problems we see in the political, cultural, and religious arenas are tied to extremism…. Read More ›
