The broader context of Joel 2:28-32 which concludes with “And it will come about that whoever calls on the name of the LORD Will be delivered;” which the church of Christ knows is fulfilled on Pentecost since Peter in his… Read More ›
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WHAT ABOUT AN EXPEDIENT? THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SONG BOOK AND A PIANO
I have a special interest in the science of interpretation: Biblical or otherwise. Brethren correctly point out that we learn God’s will in the Bible by Commands, “Approved” examples, “Necessary” inferences. Let me say just a few words on these… Read More ›
PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS IN AMERICA IS NOT THEORETICAL
These are difficult times we live in. Paul writes to the Romans, “26 For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, 27 and in the same… Read More ›
BAPTISM: MUST YOU KNOW THE PURPOSE OF BAPTISM? (Originally posted 10/14/05)
ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE, WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF BAPTISM AND MUST THE PERSON BEING BAPTIZED KNOW THAT PURPOSE? “an appeal to God for a clean conscience” – 1 Pt. 3:21Among churches of Christ, this is a question being debated…. Read More ›
THERE ARE UNSCRIPTURAL MARRIAGES….CAN I CONTINUE IN ONE?
God’s law on marriage, as with all moral issues, applies to non-Christians as well as to Christians. Because someone doesn’t know God’s moral law on marriage, just as with other matters, does not release them from the obligations to keep… Read More ›
CHRISTIAN BE CAREFUL WHO YOU FELLOWSHIP WITH
The Christian community has fellowship with fellow Christians and with God. Fellowship is the close sharing that people of like-mind have (Acts 2:42). Being devoted to fellowship also means not eating with false teachers. John writes, “8Watch yourselves, that you… Read More ›
ANXIETY FROM A HOSTILE WORLD, 1 Peter 5:7
It’s inspiring to read the Bible and have one of those AHA! moments. 1 Peter 5:7 provides such a moment when understood in context of the epistle. Some people are living right on the edge of mental collapse. The coffee… Read More ›
MARRIAGE IS BETWEEN A MAN AND WOMAN
“20 The man gave names to all the cattle, and to the birds of the sky, and to every beast of the field, but for Adam there was not found a helper suitable for him. 21 So the LORD God… Read More ›
CHRISTIANS AND PROPERTY
“4 “While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart?” Acts 5. Ananias and Saphira owned… Read More ›
A Conquering Faith 