We should be striving to be a church that
1. Baptizes those who repent of their sins and trust in Jesus alone to be saved;
2. Receives baptized converts into the membership of the church;
3. Teaches NT apostolic doctrine; we want to teach and affirm “sound doctrine”;
4. Live in fellowship; we emphasize the importance of partnership among people of like faith and practice. We want to be of one accord, of one mind.
5. Worships through teaching the Word, providing the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, emphasizing corporate prayer, and praising God.
Every Christian ought to be a member of a church that follows that pattern. Read More ...
We don’t know what may befall us in 2022. For some of us, like Paul, we may finish our course this year. Some of us may face persecution and opposition like Paul did. We may be tempted to quit or to sit on the side lines. We may be tempted to quit fighting and just give up. But quitting is not an option for the Christian. Our goals for 2022 should be that we fight the good fight, finish the course God has for us, and defend the faith. That’s a biblical and practical set of resolutions we can put into practice this year. Read More ...
H. The Deity of Christ is a very important Christian doctrine. Jesus is God; he’s the 2nd Person of the Trinity. That baby in the manger was the Creator of the universe. Genuine Christianity affirms this great truth. Anyone denying the deity of Christ is outside the boundaries of the Christian faith. Read More ...
Let’s also consider whether we have the kind of inner, personal character and virtue that allow people to trust us to do the right thing. There should be no doubt in people’s minds that we are trustworthy and virtuous people. There should be no question about whether we would respond correctly in a delicate and potentially dangerous situation. We should be people of integrity and virtue that others trust to do the right thing. Read More ...
Next time your wife or husband asks you how your day went, or when someone asks, “How are you?” try this reply: “God hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead.” That response might be a good conversation starter. Read More ...
Do the unbelievers around you know or suspect that you are a Christian? If you are following the direction of the psalmist here—confessing/praising and thanking God publicly—it should be abundantly obvious that you are. Jesus tells us to let our lights shine before men (Mt 5:16). Read More ...
This passage shows us that God is working behind the scenes to provide for his people. Even seemingly random, chance occurrences are part of God’s providential care for us. Those who have come to trust under the shadow of God’s wing can have hope for the future. We must trust in the Lord to guide us to our place of work and to the people we need to know. Read More ...
Missions message by Joel Castellon
Today, Oct 31, 2021, is the 504th anniversary of the event that sparked the Protestant Reformation. On this day in 1517, an obscure monk and scholar named Martin Luther attached…
Many of us have good reasons to be bitter. But the Bible commands us to avoid bitterness. Put it away; get rid of it. Confess bitterness as a sin. Forgive those who have wronged you. Refuse to hold on to that hurt. It’s not doing you any good. Don’t brood over the wrongs that others have done to you. Read More ...
We should be striving to be a church that
1. Baptizes those who repent of their sins and trust in Jesus alone to be saved;
2. Receives baptized converts into the membership of the church;
3. Teaches NT apostolic doctrine; we want to teach and affirm “sound doctrine”;
4. Live in fellowship; we emphasize the importance of partnership among people of like faith and practice. We want to be of one accord, of one mind.
5. Worships through teaching the Word, providing the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, emphasizing corporate prayer, and praising God.
Every Christian ought to be a member of a church that follows that pattern. Read More ...
We don’t know what may befall us in 2022. For some of us, like Paul, we may finish our course this year. Some of us may face persecution and opposition like Paul did. We may be tempted to quit or to sit on the side lines. We may be tempted to quit fighting and just give up. But quitting is not an option for the Christian. Our goals for 2022 should be that we fight the good fight, finish the course God has for us, and defend the faith. That’s a biblical and practical set of resolutions we can put into practice this year. Read More ...
H. The Deity of Christ is a very important Christian doctrine. Jesus is God; he’s the 2nd Person of the Trinity. That baby in the manger was the Creator of the universe. Genuine Christianity affirms this great truth. Anyone denying the deity of Christ is outside the boundaries of the Christian faith. Read More ...
Let’s also consider whether we have the kind of inner, personal character and virtue that allow people to trust us to do the right thing. There should be no doubt in people’s minds that we are trustworthy and virtuous people. There should be no question about whether we would respond correctly in a delicate and potentially dangerous situation. We should be people of integrity and virtue that others trust to do the right thing. Read More ...
Next time your wife or husband asks you how your day went, or when someone asks, “How are you?” try this reply: “God hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead.” That response might be a good conversation starter. Read More ...
Do the unbelievers around you know or suspect that you are a Christian? If you are following the direction of the psalmist here—confessing/praising and thanking God publicly—it should be abundantly obvious that you are. Jesus tells us to let our lights shine before men (Mt 5:16). Read More ...
This passage shows us that God is working behind the scenes to provide for his people. Even seemingly random, chance occurrences are part of God’s providential care for us. Those who have come to trust under the shadow of God’s wing can have hope for the future. We must trust in the Lord to guide us to our place of work and to the people we need to know. Read More ...
Missions message by Joel Castellon
Today, Oct 31, 2021, is the 504th anniversary of the event that sparked the Protestant Reformation. On this day in 1517, an obscure monk and scholar named Martin Luther attached…
Many of us have good reasons to be bitter. But the Bible commands us to avoid bitterness. Put it away; get rid of it. Confess bitterness as a sin. Forgive those who have wronged you. Refuse to hold on to that hurt. It’s not doing you any good. Don’t brood over the wrongs that others have done to you. Read More ...