Ultimately, we know that God has all things under control. The powers that be are ordained by God. They have no power except what God gave them. Even people like Judas, Pontius Pilate, and Caiaphas have a purpose in God’s overall plan. God can use the evil activities of wicked people to fulfill his purposes. Read More ...
What is the Bible all about? The most basic and foundational idea that the whole Bible reflects is that God desires to glorify himself by living in fellowship with his people. His ultimate goal is to save people from sin and dwell with them in eternal fellowship. Read More ...
On Resurrection Sunday, we gladly affirm with Thomas that Jesus is both our Lord and our God. We believe that Jesus rose from the dead and that he gives eternal life to those who trust in him. We can experience resurrection from spiritual death because of the death and resurrection of Jesus. His resurrection guarantees the resurrection of every believer. Read More ...
Don’t be among those who despise and reject Jesus. Don’t hide your face from him; don’t despise him; don’t insult him. God has laid your iniquity upon Jesus in order to save you from your sins. If you want him to bear your iniquity and intercede for you, you must repent of your sins and trust in Jesus as the “lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” Read More ...
Christianity is a received faith. We don’t change it or update it. There is nothing new or improved in the Christian faith. We retain what we were taught, especially when we have learned them from faithful believers. Read More ...
It’s in humanity’s best interests to value children and to protect them both before and after they are born. No amount of bodily autonomy surpasses the value of a child, born or unborn. We should be far more concerned about human life than we are about bodily autonomy. When the desire for bodily autonomy conflicts with the value of human life, we must protect and preserve human life. Read More ...
Congregationalism follows the pattern found in the NT. Other ways of operating a church may be more efficient, but congregational church order is both biblical and practical. Congregationalism calls for the participation and cooperation of every member of the church. This form of church order is an opportunity to extend fellowship, love, and cooperation. Operating the church this way should draw us to together in a spirit of unity and teamwork. Read More ...
As we go through the door to the new year, let’s make sure that we bring our faith and our good works with us. Let’s not only continue, remain, and abide; let’s also strengthen the things that remain in 2024. Read More ...
Christmas is a celebration of the fact that Jesus “came unto his own.” It’s a great tragedy that Jesus’ own people did not receive him. But even though they didn’t, we can receive him; anyone can receive Jesus through repentance and faith. And if we do, we become the children of God. That’s very good news, and it’s a message worth celebrating. Read More ...
And if we acknowledge Jesus as the king, we also recognize that he is the sovereign ruler of our lives. We submit to him and obey his will for our lives. We recognize his authority over us as our king. Read More ...