I came across this article the other day on Facebook, and I wanted to share it with all of you. Food for thought here! Are We Secularizing Our Children? Sewell Hall Several years ago, a Christian who was the president of a large state university stated his belief that students do not lose their faith … Continue reading Are We Secularizing Our Children?
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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.
Upcoming Gospel Meeting in Alamogordo, NM
I will be heading to New Mexico this weekend to begin a gospel meeting with the 25th and Hawaii Ave. church of Christ. The meeting will run from October 22nd until the 26th. If you are in the area or know someone who is, you are invited to attend!
Physical Bibles and Greenlights
I read a post the other day on Facebook from Steve Wolfgang about the value of a physical Bible. He wrote, "The simple act of opening a Bible and reading in a public place, on a plane, in a restaurant, in line at the DMV or wherever, can also "greenlight" a conversation with others who … Continue reading Physical Bibles and Greenlights
Q & A: Didn’t Satan Know Jesus?
Q: The Devil knew who Jesus was. Why did he say, "If you are the Son of God"? A: The statement made by Satan in the question comes from the temptation of Jesus, which is recorded in Matthew 4 and Luke 4. We will limit our discussion to Matthew's account to answer this question. In … Continue reading Q & A: Didn’t Satan Know Jesus?
The Sermon on the Mount
The sermon on the mount is the original gospel sermon. In it, Jesus presents the “platform” or “manifesto” of the Kingdom of God and challenges the people of God in every generation to live the countercultural life of a dThe sermon on the mount is the original gospel sermon. In it, Jesus presents the “platform” … Continue reading The Sermon on the Mount
Go and Do Likewise
Currently, in the United States, forty-one states have what is called a "good Samaritan" law. In general, these laws protect anyone who renders aid in an emergency from any liability provided that the aid was one, provided in good faith. Two was done for no money or other consideration. And three, they were not grossly … Continue reading Go and Do Likewise
Practical Peacemaking
One of the things that Christians are supposed to be is makers of peace. In the sermon on the mount, Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9). The question is, for all of us, are we doing a good job of that? Do we bring with … Continue reading Practical Peacemaking
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 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
Preach The Text 