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 […]
THE GOSPEL
I AM
I AM (This article was written in response to a friend who is a practicing “Jehovah Witness” who requested more information concerning Christ and His divine nature as God) INTRODUCTION The following is a compilation of scriptures given to the accuracy and proof of the deity of Christ. I send forth this information in the […]
WE NEED A LIFT
WE NEED A LIFT The world can be a mean place. When we survey its landscape, we are all too familiar with the complications, sadness, degradation, dishonesty and immorality that so often inundates us. All too often as Christians we are challenged everyday with its temptations. I have often said, God did not make the […]
A FIVE-FOLD PLAN
A FIVE-FOLD PLAN God said, “Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11: 24). He also said, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to […]
GOD IS BUSY
GOD IS BUSY Too often in our conversations the devil is giving priority in the affairs of this life. You have heard it said that the devil is busy. I agree. But the devil isn’t running anything! He never has! He isn’t now! He is indeed wielding his influence in so far as God allows […]