In the Bible the heart is spoken of as the center of man or the “inner man.” It is the chief organ of physical life, and came to stand for man’s entire mental and moral activity, both rational and emotional. The heart (kardia, in Greek) is the “center of all physical and spiritual life.” It
The only one qualified to stand between God and man is Jesus. Anyone who claims to mediate between you and God, other than Jesus Christ, is a usurper, a false teacher. There is ONLY ONE MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MAN … and He is JESUS. “For there is one God and one mediator between God
“Mr. preacher: Does the Bible authorize clapping as accompaniment or an aid to singing in worship, like a song book or a pitch pipe?” A pitch pipe helps to obtain the pitch to start the song. The song book helps with words and music. The worshiper is doing nothing but singing. When he starts clapping,
Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth died Friday near Jerusalem on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, betrayed by one of His close friends, Judas. Jesus was crucified by the Romans as ordered by governor Pontius Pilate. The causes of death were crucifixion, severe torture and loss of blood. He wore a crown of thorns while
Everybody has a pocketful of opinions. And some have a mouthful. Everybody thinks his are best, and the longer he talks about it, the louder he talks! Religious opinions are called scruples. These are not things the Bible actually addresses. They sometimes matter more to us than to God. Example: circumcision as a Christian obligation.
When kids get up to 10 or 15 years old they want their own guitar and drum. Now we see immature adults, often preachers and elders, who think they need a band to entice and entertain ‘the unchurched’ into worshiping God. From time to time we hear leaders in a congregation who announce their decision
Tyre on the Meditarranean seacoast was an ancient city dating back to 2400 BC. It was a double city, one part on a rock island and another on the mainland. It was fortified by a wall 150 feet high (Josh 19:29). It was a city of world-wide commerce. Its ships carried its notorious cargoes of
This 13 mile stretch of Highway 183 is scheduled to cost $2.2 billion. Work is proceeding according to contracts drawn up by the State of Texas. If contractors receive their pay, they must conform to the specifics in the contract. Inspectors constantly check to assure conformity. Please hear a parable like Jesus taught His disciples
“Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” (2 Tim 2:12) The Bible emphasizes that the people of God will endure persecution as a result of speaking truth and for living righteous lives. Does it make you wonder if you are doing all you should if you never suffer
IF you should find the church that Jesus purchased with His own blood (Act 20:28), the one He built (Mt 16:18), wouldn’t you want to be a member of it? IF you could find the church in which Jesus is the “head” and over which only He has “all authority,” wouldn’t you want to be