While it is certainly true of all Christians that we all do things that are hypocritical of what we otherwise practice and teach in our everyday lives, this does not make one a hypocrite. We all on occasion will slip and fall into temptation and commit sin; a sin that […]
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This is an excellent question that sets one up for success when they’ve made the preparation in their mind of what to look for in a church. This question provides the perfect opportunity for one to obtain the proper perspective before walking through any doors of a church. It is […]
The word “church” is an English word, and those who speak English all seem to have varying ideas as to the definition of the word. But when the church in the New Testament was established, there was no English language, but rather the Holy Spirit utilized the Greek language of […]
It would certainly make sense to baptize babies if they were born sinful. The problem with this idea is that the bible does not teach that babies are born sinful, nor does it teach infant baptism. In Ezekiel 18:4, God says: “behold, all souls are Mine; the soul of the […]
The very thought of Hell is terrifying. Such a thought is an intense provoker for many to repent of their sins and revere the word of the Lord. However, others think little of Hell. For example, you may have heard someone say something like “how could a loving, kind, and merciful […]
First and foremost, if you or I even attempt to answer such a question, then we have placed ourselves in the determining judgment seat that belongs to the Lord Jesus. Your parents are in the hands of the capable Lord who judges according to justice and fairness. Our place is […]
God answers this question for us in Isaiah 55:7-9. God begins by calling all sinners to walk away from sin and come to him for forgiveness. It doesn’t matter what the sin or how many times it has been committed, God said that “He will abundantly pardon” (vs.7). The word […]
I know that God was very strict in the Old Testament, but today, with the grace of Jesus, isn’t God much less severe? This thought may enter into most minds, but is it a biblical concept, or are we missing something? Hebrews 2:1-3 certainly suggests that we have definitely missed […]
If God is going to save a person because he has lived a morally good life, then the plan of salvation is no longer valid and there is, therefore, no more need for God’s grace. If this idea is true, then our salvation is based on works, not grace. This […]
“Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit’” Acts 2:38 (the original Greek word translated “for” is “eis,” pronounced ice). There has been […]
You may not be currently seeking to join yourself to a church. Or you might be convinced that you have found the right church for your family and are not interested in looking elsewhere. You may even be an active participant in the works of a church. Whatever the case, […]
Today, churches of all kinds can be found throughout the many cities of America. Why can’t any given person take their pick of the nearest church? One important reason is that not all churches can be identified as the New Testament church.