Our singing is supposed to reflect the “word of Christ.” We are supposed to use music to promote wisdom, teaching, and admonishment. The musical forms expected to be sung in church are psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. In order to communicate the truth of Scripture through music, we must insist that the music be theologically correct. The principles and ideas communicated in the music must be biblically accurate. Read More ...
Christians assert that God is the ultimate authority, not humans. God is the creator, and he’s told us who we are and how to behave ourselves. The word of God holds authority over us, and it’s in our best interests to align ourselves with the moral standards we find in God’s Word. And those standards of behavior are good, right, and proper. It’s best for us when we follow the owner’s manual. Following God’s commands is always in our own best interests. Read More ...
If Christ were not raised from the dead, he was merely another one of the thousands of people crucified by the Roman Empire. But if he rose from the dead, he is the victor, not a victim, a conqueror, not a casualty. We affirm again today, as all Christians have for nearly 2,000 years, that Jesus was victorious over death and the devil, as proven by his resurrection. Read More ...
On this Good Friday, we celebrate what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross. Through his death, our guilt is removed, our enslavement ends, God’s wrath is turned aside, and our relationship with God is restored. Believers in Christ receive all of these benefits through the death of Christ. That’s why we call the day of Jesus’ death Good Friday. Read More ...
C. Really, it’s only Christians who have the right to celebrate this holiday. Those who don’t know the Lord have nothing to celebrate. Jesus is not their savior. They are still lost, blind, and dead in transgressions and sins. They don’t enjoy any of the benefits that come from knowing Christ as Lord and Savior. They have no hope and are without God in the world. Read More ...