The Edification of the Local Body
According to the apostle Paul, the Lord’s body, the church, is to be edified, is to be built up. The Lord has structured the functioning of the body in such a way whereas each member of the body is to be edified, built up, or made stronger. Based upon the Lord’s design for the body, [...]
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Are You Looking for a Better Country?
How fond are you of your homeland? If you were to travel abroad for ten years, would you long to return to your homeland? The Bible talks about such people who were strangers and foreigners, people separated from their homeland. However, these people were not looking to return home for if they desired as such, [...]
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Getting Around It
King Saul was a king who tried, on several occasions, to “get around” the will of the Lord. Consider two key instances within the life of King Saul. The first example is found in 1 Samuel 13. King Saul was prepared to go into battle against the Philistines at Gilgal. King Saul was waiting on [...]
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The Need for Respect
One of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is to teach their children respect. Respect is one of the greatest assets that any person can possess. Children who are taught proper respect grow up to become teenagers who respect authority. Teenagers who are taught respect grow up to become adults who respect authority. [...]
read moreThe Authority of Necessary Inferences
We have noted in previous articles that God’s authority (God giving man the right or freedom to act, especially in religious matters) is expressed in the Scriptures. Two articles ago, we pointed out that one way we discover what God authorizes is by searching the Scriptures for His commands that apply to us today. In [...]
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Not Enough Time for God
The year was 536 B.C. At the merciful allowance of Cyrus, the ruler who had united the Medes and Persians, Zerubbabel led a group of Jewish exiles on a return journey to the city of Jerusalem. When this band of exiles arrived at Jerusalem, they found a city devastated and ravaged by both man and [...]
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Created to Obey
You are a created being. In both your physical existence and your spiritual existence, you are a creation of God. You entered this world, being born with a spirit, just as did every human being since the birth of Adam and Eve’s first child. Speaking of the flesh, every person is a creation of God. [...]
read moreDo You Worship God in Spirit?
Worship has always been a vital part of the life of a follower of God. The Old Testament lists many examples and instructions regarding worshiping God during the days of what we know as the Old Testament.
read moreWhen Did You Last Contend?
It has been said there are two subjects friends do not discuss: Politics and religion. Of all subjects, it is said these two subjects will yield the most controversy and division. Most people seem to feel quite strongly regarding their political views as well as their religious views. During the close of a presidential term, [...]
read moreThe Authority of Examples
We noted in a previous article that God’s authority (God giving man the right or freedom to act, especially in religious matters) is expressed in the Scriptures. In last month’s article, we pointed out that one way we discover what God authorizes is by searching the Scriptures for His commands that apply to us today. [...]
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