What Shall I Do With Jesus?: Introduction
Of all the questions in the Bible, one of the most significant is the one Pilate asked the multitude in Matthew 27:22. As our Lord stood before the governor and was questioned, Pilate found Him to be innocent of any political or military threat to the Romans. He then asked the question, “What shall I […]
Fewer See the Bible as the Word of God
The Gallup organization reported in July 2022 that a new high of 29% of Americans say the Bible is a collection of “fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by man”. In 1980, 10% of Americans felt this way. As you might imagine, the results fell broadly in line with American’s religious affiliation. For instance, […]
A Working Church Is …
No one wants to be in a congregation that’s not growing. But planting and watering so that God will give the increase can be an incredibly disheartening proposition (1 Corinthians 3:6). It’s good to remember a few simple rules that can push a congregation in the right direction if they’re properly applied. A growing church, […]
Jesus’ Sermon on the Bread of Life #3
In 1877 Mary Lathbury, inspired by Jesus’ sermon on the bread of life which He preached in the synagogue in Capernaum, wrote the lyrics to the hymn we frequently sing “Break Thou the Bread of Life”. She had true perception of Jesus’ message when she wrote, “Within the sacred page, I seek thee Lord … […]
