Romans 12:13 In our Sunday morning Bible study a few weeks ago, a discussion arose about the importance of spending time with each other outside of the assembly. To get to know one another. In that class, Romans 12:3 was read, which states, “contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.” My Bible has … Continue reading Pursuing Hospitality
Josiah’s Right Choice
2 Chronicles 34:14-33 If you were told that everything you knew and all the people you loved would be destroyed and taken captive after you died how would you live your life? If you knew that doom was on the horizon would you think it was still worth If you were told that everything you … Continue reading Josiah’s Right Choice
Faithful Attitudes
"It is clear to every Bible student; you cannot be faithful to the Lord if your attitude is not in keeping with the teachings of Christ (Phil. 2:5; Col. 3:17). Attitude has to do with the content of your mind, your disposition, and the control you exercise over your emotions" (Timberland Drive church of Christ … Continue reading Faithful Attitudes
Battle Tactics
We have discussed in our previous study some of the realities of spiritual warfare. Those realities were, it exists, our enemy is powerful, and that God has equipped us for victory. God has given us His armor, shield, and sword (Ephesians 6:11-17) to wage war against Satan. However, if we do not have the right … Continue reading Battle Tactics
The Salt of the Earth
Jesus opens the sermon on the mount with the beatitudes of the kingdom; He goes into what is called the similitudes. The beatitudes teach us the type of character a Christian is to have. The similitudes show us what effect Christian character is supposed to have. The first of these similitudes is that of salt. … Continue reading The Salt of the Earth
What You Need to Know About Spiritual Warfare
Paul says in Colossians 1:13, “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness and has transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son.” When we become a Christian, we become a citizen of the Kingdom of God with all the rights, responsibilities, blessings, and privileges that come with that. When one becomes a … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Spiritual Warfare
Every Good Impulse
Daniel Sommer near ninety years old I am currently reading through the autobiography of Daniel Sommer (1850-1940). Daniel lived an amazing life that saw the close of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th centuries. He got to see the fundamental transformation of this country and live through some of the most consequential debates … Continue reading Every Good Impulse
What the Bible Says About the Church
There was a series of books that College Press put out at some point in time called, “What Does the Bible Say About ________.” Each volume would address in length what the Bible had to say about a given topic. I like most of these books because they go systematically through the Bible, looking at … Continue reading What the Bible Says About the Church
Cursing a Fig Tree
In Mark 11:11-21, we read of an incident where Jesus curses a fig tree for no apparent reason, goes and cleanses the temple for the second time, and then deals with some teachers questioning His authority. This event has often been pointed out as something ridiculous by critics of the Bible. But there is something … Continue reading Cursing a Fig Tree
Q & A: Cremation and the Resurrection
I received this question some time ago "What will happen to those who are cremated on the day of resurrection?" This question is important since cremation is becoming more prevalent in our society as the more economical option for handling our earthly vessel. First, let's address ourselves and our bodies briefly. The Bible teaches that … Continue reading Q & A: Cremation and the Resurrection
