The LORD the said to Joshua, "Today I have rolled away the disgrace of Egypt from you." Therefore, that place is still called Gilgal today. Joshua 5:9 Christian Standard Bible In Joshua 5 we read about when Israel had come into the promise land to conquer it. But, before they can begin the conquest a … Continue reading Never Too Late To Do The Right Thing
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Devotion to God
True godly character only comes from a deep devotion to God. But what is devotion? The Apostle Paul would say it is a life lived in sacrifice to the service of God (Rom. 12:1-3). Looking in the Scriptures we find that devotion to God is comprised of three essential components. The first essential element of … Continue reading Devotion to God
What Is The Bible?
As a Christian, you never outgrow the fundamentals. They are the foundation on which you build your faith. From time to time, it’s beneficial to go back and study a fundamental. One such fundamental is understanding what the Bible is.
Matthew W. Bassford
Matthew W. Bassford went on to his reward today. I never met Matt, but he had a great impact on my life. From his hymns, articles, sermons, and tackling of Bible questions, I found Matt's writing to be challenging, encouraging, and, most importantly, thought-provoking. What I will be most thankful for about Matt is that … Continue reading Matthew W. Bassford
What God Does in Baptism
Many professing Christians say that baptism has nothing to do with your salvation. They will argue that it is a work and works do not save. If we are talking about meritorious works (things we do to earn something) then I agree, we are not saved by those kinds of works. However, baptism is … Continue reading What God Does in Baptism
How do I Become a Christian?
In a previous post called You Ought to Be Teachers we talked about the need for Christians to be teachers and specifically the need to be well versed in first principles. This is what the Hebrew writer had to say to the Christians reading his letter. "For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have … Continue reading How do I Become a Christian?
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