The opportunity to be together and study God’s word, be it during our bi-weekly Bible studies, a Gospel meeting, or during a VBS, is worth taking time for even if it means rearranging your schedule. Let’s consider some reasons why. We need to take time to study because Continue reading Taking Time To Study Together – 12-30-18 →

As we began noting last week, the sad reality is that many religious people today desire eternal life (and may even think they have it awaiting them) when it takes more than what they think to obtain it. Having already noted it takes more than being a good person, knowing the Bible, and going to church, additionally, to have eternal life it takes more than Continue reading It Takes More Than That #2 – 12-16-18 →

My girls sometimes get a little bit of money from their grandparents or a friend on their birthday. When they were younger, not understanding what the money they had would secure, they would have such “big” plans for a small amount of money. Often, when they told us what they wanted to purchase we had to tell them, “It takes more than that to get what you want.” Spiritually, you see this as Jesus spoke to the rich, young ruler. He wanted Continue reading It Takes More Than That #1 – 12-9-18 →

The word “serve” appears 208 times in the Bible. In the New Testament, the word means “to be a slave to, either literally or figuratively” (Strong’s). Joshua famously called upon Israel to “choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve” (Josh. 24:15). Joshua’s call still echoes loudly today. Continue reading Choose Whom You Will Serve – 10/7/18 →

What’s a preacher to do? Ask ten people and you might very well end up with ten different answers. Even many brethren have a lot of ideas, but often not God’s ideas, regarding the things to expect of the preacher. However, we need not wonder about this. The Bible details “the work of an evangelist” (2 Tim 4:5). What’s a preacher to do? We are taught that he is to Continue reading What’s A Preacher To Do – 9/30/18 →

One thing, among many others, that has always impressed me with the church at Samaria is the unity we possess. Unity suggests the oneness and harmony we enjoy as a congregation of God’s people. If we were to ever fail in having this, disaster awaits. Even Jesus said, “And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand” (Mk. 3:25). Notice a few reasons why we must have unity. Continue reading Why We Must Have Unity – 9/9/18 →

Many passages refer to the partnership or common blessings found by Christians by using the word “fellow.” By studying these, we can have a greater appreciation for the relationship we have with our brethren. Consider that as Christians, we are… Continue reading Bible Fellows – 9/2/18 →

Baptism is an easily understood Bible subject discussed throughout the New Testament. It is sad to see so many who have a misunderstanding of the purpose of this act of obedience. The only way to arrive at a conclusion as to the purpose of baptism is to look to the Scriptures which contain all we need in order to be pleasing in the sight of God (2 Timothy 3:16,17). Continue reading The Purpose Of Baptism – 8/12/18 →

“And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: ‘I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, “I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing” — and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked — I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne’” (Rev. 3:14-21). Continue reading The Seven Churches Of Asia – Laodicea – 7/29/18 →

“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name” (Rev. 3:7-12). Continue reading The Seven Churches Of Asia – Philadelphia – 7/22/18 →