At the present time, an increasing number of Christians worldwide are accepting that the gifts of the Holy Spirit listed in 1 Cor 12:8-10 are available today, and that God wants His people to seek them from Him. These Christians, Read More …
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Call to Think for God, The
When I was approached last December about the possibility of bringing this commencement address, it was because of the thought, or hope, that I might be able to cast light on the problem of how to balance the intellectual life Read More …
Are These the Last Days?
How long until Christ returns? Before this greatest of all events occurs, the Bible speaks of a period called “the last days”—“the time of the end”—“the end of the world [age]”—“the end of these things”—“the end of the days”—and of Read More …
How much money should I give to Church?
Within some churches, everyone who attends is encouraged to give 10% of their income to the church. This is called tithing – in the Old Testament the Israelites were required to “tithe” (give 10% of their income) to pay for Read More …
A Christians Attitude
Our attitude is what defines us. Our attitude will determine where we will spend eternity. What is our attitude toward our self, and toward our brethren? To better understand what the Bible says about our attitude, first we need Read More …
“What is a Protestant?”
A Protestant is a Christian who belongs to one of the many branches of Christianity that have developed out of the Protestant Reformation started by Martin Luther in 1517. Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses “protested” against unbiblical teachings and Read More …
“Why are there so many Christian denominations?”
To answer this question, we must first differentiate between denominations within the body of Christ and non-Christian cults and false religions. Presbyterians and Lutherans are examples of Christian denominations. Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses are examples of cults (groups claiming to Read More …
‘Yes, church wedding is not biblical’
After reading comments from Pastor Solomon Male and Bishop Paul Luzinda, among others, I found it necessary to write this.The early Church split because of practices which became law/custom yet they were not stated/or acceptable in the Bible, for example, Read More …
What is the Purpose of Marriage?
Heading into marriage, it is crucial to have a clear and realistic view of what marriage is all about. Our culture screams messages of vanity, happiness, lust, and other false emotional fulfillment. While marriage is certainly fulfilling and the source Read More …
Making Mankind for Marriage
Genesis 2 contains the detailed account of God’s creation of mankind and marriage. In this dual event God provided a model of things to come. The earthly marriage of Adam and Eve in the past is an illustration of Christ’s Read More …
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. ascribes to these Articles of Faith which should be adopted by Baptist churches at the time of organization: I.THE SCRIPTURES. We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is Read More …
The Challenge of Spiritual Leadership
Who is sufficient for the task of spiritual leadership? The man who leads Christ’s flock needs at least two rare qualities: a compassionate heart, and also nerves of steel. No one is well equipped to guide the saints of God Read More …
The First Church Building to be Erected in the Modern State of Israel
Lately many new church buildings have or are still being built by congregations of our denomination. Some of these are the congregations’ second buildings since their founding. What a contrast this is to the situation in Israel. During the entire Read More …
How to Keep Your Kids Catholic
When my three-year-old son makes the sign of the cross and sweetly tells Jesus how much he loves Him, I am so proud. When that same son screams in anger and frustration, I am ashamed. He learned to do both Read More …
The Bible ALONE?
Many lay Catholics are getting interested in studying their faith. And for a large percentage of these folks this means increased Bible study, which the Church heartily commends. However, when we try to put that into action, we can often Read More …
Dealing With Church Hurt God’s Way
We except to be mistreated in the world, but we’re often blindsided—and get out feelings hurt—when brothers and sisters in Christ don’t invite us to the party, talk behind our backs, or aren’t there for us in a time of Read More …
The Father’s Heart for Israel and the Church in the Last Days
Nowhere is the relationship between G-d’s family, as Jews and Gentile believers, more clearly seen in Scripture than in the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). For a moment, let us reflect upon it, with G-d being the father Read More …
SPIRITUAL GIFTS.
1. Spiritual Gifts Characteristic of the Church.—It has been already affirmed, that all men who would officiate with propriety in the ordinances of the Gospel must be commissioned for their exalted duties by the power and authority of heaven. When Read More …
THE CHURCH AND ITS PLAN OF ORGANIZATION.
THE CHURCH IN FORMER AND LATTER DAYS. 1. The Primitive Church.—In the dispensation of the Savior’s ministry, Christ established His Church upon the earth, appointing therein the officers necessary for the carrying out of the Father’s purposes. As shown in Read More …
Blessings in Christ
Much of the New Testament speaks to the blessings of God’s divine goodness and mercy. When God is in covenant He blesses those who are His in a uniquely different fashion.Instead of the everyday blessing such as are fitting in Read More …
Church: Love Me and Leave Me!
The Christian church is haemorrhaging. Past decades have seen a steady decline in church membership and attendance. Many theories propose reasons, usually focusing on the front rather than the back door. Before the church bleeds out, a spotlight on the Read More …
God Bless You All . . .
“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto Him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say Read More …
Jesus Is Not A Christian
If Jesus had come today instead of 2,000 years ago, Christian pastors and bishops would also have killed him.A man travelling from Jerusalem to Jericho was attacked by armed-robbers, stripped of his belongings and left lying on the road half-dead. Read More …
No label, just Christian
Many will ask, what is a non-denominational church? One reason would be that a non-denominational church is any church that is not part of a larger denomination. “A denominational church exercises some authority over churches that comprise (it), such as Read More …
Why People Don’t Go to Church
It’s boring. That’s the top-ranked answer (42 per cent) among reasons given by infrequent attenders and non-attenders for not going to church (see “Top 10 reasons people don’t go to church”). That’s the results coming from the Australian Community Survey Read More …
Christless Christianity
In his recent book, Christless Christianity, Dr. Michael Horton has analyzed the problems that assail the contemporary evangelical church community. Leaning heavily upon the research of sociologists of religion such as James Davidson Hunter, and others, Horton has been able Read More …
Risking the Truth: Handling Error in the Church
You emerge from the darkness, eyes blinking. Before you there are two chairs, black leather. A fierce spotlight illuminates the scene. Seated on one chair is the Interrogator. His job is to question the “guests”. One by one they file Read More …
Why is the Old Testament shut out of church?
I don’t want to begin this lecture by spiritualizing a text but…the Old Testament is good bit like Jephthah the Gileadite in Judges 11:1-3. His brothers so much as booted him out of their father’s household because of his illegitimate Read More …
How Shall They Hear Without a Preacher?
In recent months both the elders and the staff team at their meetings have been discussing ‘The Trellis and the Vine’ by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne, both Australians with many years of ministry experience. The thesis of the book Read More …
How Jesus Runs the Church
The foreword to this very timely and useful book was written by Dr. T. David Gordon. He relates that, for approximately a decade, he taught a course in Presbyterian ecclesiology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He laments that many valuable works Read More …
