Jesus promised to build His church in Jerusalem in 33 AD, as we read in Matthew 16:13-20. All the saved are in this “one body, the church” (Acts 2:42; 4:12). All other churches (denominations) were started much later at other places by other founders. It is confusing to see so many kinds of churches today,
“The word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing of soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to
“The word of God is living and active. Sharper than any doubleedged sword, it penetrates even to dividing of soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to
“Baptize” is not an English word. It is a Greek word lifted out of the original Bible text and inserted into English Bibles. Other Greek words were translated into English. Their meanings in Greek were transferred into equivalents in English. Scholars did not translate this word; they transliterated instead. They spelled out the Greek word
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.
[Part 1] 1 Prophesied: This kingdom was prophesied: “The God of heaven shall set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed … and it shall stand forever” (Daniel 2:44). Isaiah called it “the house of the Lord” (Isaiah 9:6-7). Hundreds of years later John came preaching “the kingdom is at hand” (Matthew 3:1-2). Jesus
Today we sometimes see men wearing long hair, a style used by musicians, ‘hippies’ and ‘Jesus freaks.’ Artists of the middle ages painted Jesus with long hair to distinguish Him from other men. They are wrong, drawing from their imaginations. History does not support the notion that Jesus had long hair. The oldest drawings going
God designed the worship of the church (John 16:13). We read that Christians assembling on the first day of the week to commune with Jesus in the Lord’s supper ( Acts 20:7, I Cor 11). Paul preached. The church in Corinth brought gifts of money on the first day of the week (I Cor 16:1-2).
For over 2,000 years faithful churches have respected and followed bible teaching. The apostle Paul was authorized to speak for Christ. His writings are equal to a commandment of the Lord: “What I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.” (I Cor 14:37; 16:1-2) Paul wrote: “As in all the congregations of the saints,
He is he Son of God, appointed heir of all things, Maker of the universe, the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being. He sustains all things by the power of His word. After He provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.