Living and Dying Churches

Every congregation has its own “personality,” or set of characteristics. These are really prevalent when you talk about churches that are living or dying. Where is your church? Kyle Campbell

Let Every Man

The epistle of James is called by some “the gospel of common sense” and with good reason. Take 10 – 15 minutes to read through the letter and be impressed with the many practical matters the writer touches. From chapter 1:19 comes this exhortation: “Ye know this my beloved brethren but let every man be […]

It’s March

It’s March already! What does this mean? It means time is swiftly passing away (cf. Jas. 4:14). At the end of this month one quarter of the year will be gone. Let us redeem the time (Eph. 5:15-16). Just a few short days ago we entered into a new year, 2004. Some of us made […]

It Is Not Going Away

I can still remember the first time I was watching a landmark, breakthrough, cutting-edge, Emmy award-winning dramas on a major network, and I glanced up from what I was doing and there was a character shown from the back undressed. I was shocked! Since then, more nudity, albeit pixelated on the major networks, has made […]

It Is Easier To Go To Heaven Than Be A Member Of The Baptist Church

We have many friends who describe themselves as “Baptists.” They deny baptism is essential to salvation, arguing extensively on the subject (contra Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21; etc.), but insist that one must be baptized to become a member of the Baptist church. Indeed, their manuals teach such things. They also teach […]

Injustice In The World

Whether it is Alton Sterling in Louisiana or Philando Castile in Minnesota or five police officers gunned down in Dallas the week before last, America has been slapped by the cold, hard hand of injustice. The Bible has spoken about the existence of injustice since the very beginning. Abel, a righteous person, lost his life […]

“It Doesn’t Say ‘Not To'”

Such is one of the principal justifications for the use of instrumental music in worship. Briefly consider what that reasoning accomplished in other Biblical situations; for such is a valid way to ascertain whether there is merit in this argument or not. Nabad and Abihu were sons of Aaron and their duty as priests in […]

Is Your Relationship In Trouble?

All marriages have problems: He gives you silent treatment instead of talking when he’s upset; you pay more attention to the kids’ school projects than to the details of his day; neither of you can agree on the fate of the characters on your favorite TV shows. This, you tell yourself, is just what happens […]

Is Time Running Out For America?

Professor Alexander Tyler, while our 13 original colonies still belonged to Great Britain, wrote of the fall of the Athenian republic of over 2,000 years before. He said, “A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of govern- ment. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote them- selves largesse from […]

Is There Not A Cause?

The giant’s incredible size loomed over the valley as he hurled his insults toward the armies of Israel. He was a champion among the Philistine warriors, and everyone knew why: he was huge! Several feet taller than the average man, no one could hope to survive hand to hand combat with Goliath of Gath. No […]

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