WHAT ABOUT YOUR SOUL
WHAT ABOUT YOUR SOUL? INTRODUCTION That man is composed of spirit, soul and body is clearly taught in the sacred scriptures. Sometimes in scripture, the spirit and soul are used interchangeably. Man cannot empirically (through the senses) verify that he has a soul. No scientist can go to the laboratory and produce the soul. […]
WHEN THEY KNOCK ON YOUR DOOR
WHEN THEY KNOCK ON YOUR DOOR INTRODUCTION The group known as the “Jehovah Witnesses” (herein referred to as JW’s) is clearly identifiable as they walk the streets in their evangelistic efforts. Their evangelistic efforts are known throughout the country and their passion to win converts to what they believe to be the true religion of […]
BUT I THOUGHT I WAS A “CHRISTIAN”
BUT I THOUGHT I WAS A “CHRISTIAN” INTRODUCTION: One of Satan’s greatest strategies is to offset God’s truth by way of counterfeit. The devil knows that truth is here; so, his only means is to employ someone or something to disguise truth as much as he can. Jesus said false prophets would “appear’ in sheep […]
WHERE YOU SCRIPTURALLY BAPTIZED OR DID YOU JUST GET WET?
WHERE YOU SCRIPTURALLY BAPTIZED OR DID YOU JUST GET WET? INTRODUCTION: The subject of baptism has called no small stir in the religious community. The subject is a non-ending one that will always warrant our attention. Some believe baptism to be no more than an “outward sign of an inward grace.” In other words, baptism […]
IF WE BELIEVE THE BIBLE…
IF WE BELIEVE THE BIBLE… INTRODUCTION: Generally speaking, most people who profess any religious affiliation believe the Bible to be the word of God. I write this piece with the presupposition of it being true. The differences lie perhaps in what version one may use and the interpretation of scripture. Interestingly, while most people profess […]
TELL IT “PLAINLY”
TELL IT “PLAINLY” INTRODUCTION: In this great country of ours we have been the recipients of the benevolent hand of our loving Creator. God has and continues to bless America in spite of our moral decline as a nation. We have so much. And, it is this state that has brought us to our […]
WHY THE CHURCH OF CHRIST
WHY THE CHURCH OF CHRIST? INTRODUCTION: We are living in a religious world that is divided over a plethora of spiritual matters. To many, it does not matter that we are as long as we believe in the core doctrine of “belief” in Christ. This ignorance has given acceptance to the different churches in our […]
“COME AND SEE”
“COME AND SEE” INTRODUCTION: In John’s gospel, John begins with the Deity of Jesus and identifies Him as “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1: 29). We are then given details of the gathering of His (Jesus) soon to be disciples. When Philip found Nathaniel and told him […]