Why Do We Need Bible Doctrine?
Postmodernism has radically changed our world. Most people might not even know its meaning, but they manifest the effects brought on them through societal and cultural influences. Postmodernism is generally defined by an attitude of skepticism, irony, or rejection of what we accept as religiously valid in modern society. This has yielded a refusal of […]
The Church: The Eternal Purpose of God
The Ephesian church was begun by Paul on his third journey, as recounted in Acts 19. At the conclusion of his second journey (where the greater part of his time had been spent in Corinth), Paul left the city carrying two trusted disciples with him: a man and his wife whose names were Aquilla and […]
Complaints Concerning Condemnation #2
As noted in our last article, we receive complaints concerning condemnation. Actually, we are condemned for “condemning” others. Those who do such are hypocritical — they are engaging in that which they criticize others for doing. Of this, Paul said, “Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you […]
Complaints Concerning Condemnation #1
From time to time we receive complaints concerning condemnation. People from the community will write or call to tells us we should quit condemning others and just try to reach the lost. We invite all, especially those who are want to complain, to read and carefully consider the following thoughts. First, if condemnation in general […]
Religious Relativity vs. Religious Clarity #2
Some tell us that all religions are equal. They say the religion of Buddha and Mohammed are just as valid as the religion of Christ. However, this contradicts the inspired Word of God. Christ’s religion is the only true religion (Jn. 14:6). Yet, there is great diversity among those who believe Jesus is Lord. Are […]
Religious Relativity vs. Religious Clarity #1
Some men say that all religions are equally valid. This is religious relativity. For instance, in the debates about “radical Islam,” there are those who say Islam is a religion that is just as acceptable as any other. The people are sincere and devoted, they have high morals and are generally non-violent — it is […]
Faithfulness or Foolishness?
An article appearing in the September 29 issue of the Houston Chronicle reported on “Holiness” churches which practice handling snakes and drinking poison. The article, titled “Praise the Lord, pass the serpents in Georgia” said they do these things because of a strict interpretation of Mark 16:18, “They will take up serpents; and if they […]
The Blood of an Eternal Covenant
“Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, even our Lord Jesus, make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his, sight through Jesus Christ; to whom be […]
Abraham
Abraham was a remarkable man. Abraham was the father of the faithful (Romans 4:16). Although God told Abraham to offer Isaac on an altar, he believed God could raise his son from the dead (Hebrews 11:17-19). The pattern of Isaac and Abraham is seen in us. We sin and God gives us the chance to […]
Secrets of Successful Conversion
Let’s face it. We’ve all seen a sinner who just gets “dunked” before. They may have had the best of intentions, but for multiple reasons, they give up. Were these people successfully converted? Only God knows. In the parable of the sower (Luke 8:11-14), Jesus summarized three reasons why people fall away: 1) the devil […]
