Is Jesus Your Personal Savior?
Jesus is the Savior of all who will obey. The angels said about Jesus, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11, KJV) Paul wrote to Timothy, “But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath [...]
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A Study of Fellowship (Part 2)
What Must a Christian Do To Maintain His Fellowship with God? In 1 John 1:5-7, the apostle John wrote, “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and [...]
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A Study of Fellowship
I have been laboring in the Lord’s kingdom as an evangelist of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for nearly twenty-nine years. I have found that, in general, churches of Christ are often criticized for their lack of involvement with other religions and organizations. Since we do not participate with other religions in joint worship services, [...]
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The Danger of Self-Exaltation
When rearing children, parents should teach their children to always do their best. This is a great principle which will greatly benefit the child. As the child grows, this principle will teach the child to do his best in school, in extra-curriculum activity, in marriage, in friendships, in employment, etc. There is nothing wrong with [...]
read moreGeneric and Specific Authority
We have shown in previous articles that God authorizes (gives man the right and freedom to act) through commands, approved examples, and necessary inferences recorded in His inspired word, the Bible. Some commands, examples and inferences are very specific in what is being authorized. Others provide generic authority for actions in religious matters. Illustrating the [...]
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People Will Believe Anything
One of the many lessons I have learned in my years of interacting with people is this: Some people will believe anything. Take a minute to think about the most outlandish theory you could possibly imagine. Consider some theory so unbelievable that surely no one would believe it. Now, take this theory and sell it [...]
read moreJumping Into a Blender with the World
You wake up in the morning and start your day. With your day underway, you begin the process of interacting with other people. For instance, your interaction may begin when you download your daily email or you read your friends updated Facebook status. For another person, their interaction could begin when they stop for a [...]
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Are You Working for the Devil?
Sin is a transgression of God’s law. (1 John 3:4) A Christian bears the responsibility of abiding by the words of Christ. A Christian must avoid those thoughts and actions that would violate the teachings of Jesus Christ and His apostles. A Christian must also obey the commands found within the new covenant of Jesus [...]
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It’s About Time!
Solomon wrote, “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven”. (Ecclesiastes 3:10). We can become busy spending our time on many things. What can we learn about time? What does the Bible say? Time will eventually end. (2 Peter 3:8-13) There is a day when we will all face eternal [...]
read moreIs There Anger Within?
Anger is extremely dangerous for the child of God. The apostle Paul, in his letter to the church in Ephesus wrote, “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” (Ephesus 4:26-27, ESV) The apostle Paul did not instruct Christians not [...]
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