Acts chapter two is considered to contain the most important sermon in all the Bible! Jesus had just been crucified and devout Jews from every nation were gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the day of Pentecost. God sent miracles to draw attention to Peter and the other apostles. Thousands heard them preaching in their own
To testify: “To make a statement based on personal belief or conviction” (Webster). To be able to give a “personal testimony” is part of the training in some denominations because it encourages boldness in telling about their doctrine. Example #1: A young man visited a church where some were testifying about experiences of being saved.
Death is a separation. Last week, we observed that the death of an infant occurs when their body and spirit separate and its body returns to the dust (the grave) and the spirit returns to God in paradise. Scriptures were also shown that proves the age of innocence terminates when a young person reaches an
A deadly cancer is rapidly spreading in the world and in the church. It is Internet Pornography. Even strong Christians struggle with this satanic temptation. A recent study revealed that 12% of all websites are pornography sites and 25% of all search engine requests are porno related. 2.5 billion pornographics are sent out each day.
Dr. Flavil Yeakley reports in his new book that some women have left the Lord’s church for what they call “oppressive male chauvinism” (Why They Left, p 181). They felt they should have been able to publicly preach and teach in church the same as men. The author, professor at Harding University, husband 57 years
Bible baptism is referred to as a burial, immersion in water. It is not sprinkling or pouring, for that would not symbolize “being buried with Christ” (Rom 6:3-4; Col 2:12). Martin Luther, John Calvin (Presbyterian) John Wesley (Methodist), and the Catholic Dictionary all agree bible baptism was immersion, a burial in water. But why be
“We are not under law, but under grace!” This reflects a serious misunderstanding of both law and grace. It misrepresents the religious system we are under today, for some argue the Christian is not subject to sacred law, freeing him to make his own rules. Jude says this is a perversion of God’s truth (3,4).
When a woman marries, she accepts “the law of the husband” (Rom 7:2). This serious choice binds her under this law for life. Only at death is she freed. Only God, the designer of marriage, can define her obligation. She was created for man as his helper (Gen 2:21; I Cor 11:9). In consequence of
There are over 1400 commands from God in the Old Testament. When a specific command is given and obeyed, God blesses. When disobeyed, punishment follows. These are “written to teach us” (Rom. 15:4). 1. King Saul was commanded to kill the Amelekites and all they had (I Sam 15); he disobeyed and lost the kingdom.
Every responsible person will need forgiveness because “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23). To forgive is to give up resentment and desire for revenge. To pardon is to free from punishment. God can both forgive and pardon upon acceptance of His divine plan. Alexander Pope wrote, “To err
