Christians meet together upon the first day of each week. This is the day Jesus arose from the dead, the day the Holy Spirit came, the day the church of Christ was established (John 20; Acts 2:1-47; Acts 20:7; I Cor 11:17-33). It has been the day of celebration and worship for two centuries, when
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
There are times when men must NOT REPENT. “Repent” in the Bible means to turn or to change. We must never repent of doing the right thing, of “standing firm,” speaking truth even if all alone (Ephesians 6:10-14). Elijah stood firm for God. He thought he was alone. Actually there were 7,000 with him who
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.
There are many one another passages in the New Testament which show the need Christians have for each other. The church consists of “one body in Christ with many members, like the many parts of a human body function in harmony (Romans 12:5). Christians are connected to one another. Before his death, Jesus gave this
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
Jesus was talking with His disciples about what opinions people had about Him. Peter got it right: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!” Jesus blessed him and then said upon this rock of truth, “I will build my church!” (Mt 16:16-18) From that time, Jesus began to explain how He must
What is the difference between being a divisive/quarrelsome person and one who obeys God as he “contends for the faith?” (Jude 3) Some will not accept truth. Jesus, the “Prince of Peace,” said He came to divide, “not to bring peace but a sword (Mt 10:34).” He knew even members of the same family would
“Do you believe in visions?” She said she had visions from God, then asked if I believe we can receive visions today? My answer: Joseph Smith said he received a vision from God in 1830 resulting in the Mormon Church. Mary Baker Eddy said she received a vision from God; the result was the Christian
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