Agendas
Everyone has an agenda in life. Sometimes it is an over-arching agenda that includes smaller agendas. We might also call them goals. Yet they amount to the same thing–an end purpose. The Lord had a certain agenda in the ninth chapter of Luke. “And it came to pass when the time came that he should […]
The Bible Is From God
The Bible claims to be a product of God. Peter said the Holy Spirit moved men to speak for God (2 Pet. 1:21). Some of what these men spoke was written for later generations (Rom. 15:4; cp. 2 Pet. 1:12-15). So, how can we know what we have is actually from God? Historians test the […]
An Open Mind
One of the things most promoted and praised in our society of tolerance is an “open mind.” In academic circles, it may mean being open to new ideas and cultures, often the idea that other cultures are superior to ours. An “open mind” can be advocated on moral issues; be open to different lifestyles, usually […]
“Regurgitating Facts and Verses”
It has been said that preachers simply “regurgitate facts and verses from the Bible,” but that they have no real understanding of true faith, mercy, and grace. First, is this true? If so, are those who make the charge only regurgitating it? Second, what does anyone know about God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit that […]
Roman Catholic Errors
The Roman Catholic church has been under fire lately, and rightly so. However, the recent scandal over pedophilia is not the only problem with the Roman Catholic church (Roman Catholic church). From its beginnings, it has been an institution of godlessness, not godliness. The Roman Catholic church has a clergy/laity system. The New Testament teaches […]
Max Lucado on Baptism
In a television interview in Nashville, TN, July 2, 1997, Max Lucado said. “I believe in baptism. Jesus was baptized. The Bible teaches baptism. I just don’t believe that baptism saves you. I believe that Jesus Christ saves us. And baptism is one of those ways we celebrate our salvation. It’s really the initial step […]
Does It Matter What God Says?
Most religious people would answer “yes” to the above question. However, when their faith and practice are examined, the answer is “no.” This was true of some men in the Bible, as it is true today. King Saul was a humble man at the beginning of his reign. As time passed, he became puffed up. […]
Noah’s Salvation: By Faith or by Sight?
Many people tell us that we do not trust in God, we do not walk by faith, but by sight. They say this because we teach baptism is essential to salvation (Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Pet. 3:21). They claim we put our faith in the water, not the Savior. We deny this and […]
Traditions of Easter
Man religious people throughout the world celebrate Easter traditions. These traditions vary from culture to culture, and religion to religion. Pagans celebrate fertility rites, while those claiming to follow Christ celebrate His resurrection. In either case, Easter traditions are not Bible traditions. Easter’s Origin in Paganism A man called “St. Bede” (672-735 A.D.) believed the […]
Christmas Celebration Tomorrow
We invite you to a Christmas celebration tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. We will have sheep, donkeys and wise men on hand to set the mood. We will also have a special sermon on the Christmas season. Strange, you say? What would be wrong with having Christmas in April? What’s wrong with having it on Easter […]