Why should I become a Christian? This is a good question indeed! There are many reasons as to why you should. Here are three to seriously consider: Your Past – The Bible states, “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). In your past you have failed to abide by …
Continue reading Article: Why Should I Become a Christian?Jeremiah Cox
In the text given, James aptly describes the proper reaction to God’s word. It is of grave importance that we understand this reaction is the only one fit for citizens of the kingdom of God. Hear the word. It is impossible to please God without faith (cf. Hebrews 11:6). That faith can only come by …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: James 1:19-27A large sect of the religious world hold’s to the concept of subjective guidance via the Holy Spirit. In other words, “I know this is right. I feel it! God spoke to me!” This is a popular fallacy to follow. If one claim’s that God spoke directly to them, who can say otherwise? However, this …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: God Speaks Apart from the Bible51 years ago, a man by the name of Arthur Lampitt of Granite City, Missouri, crashed his 1963 Thunderbird into a truck. The accident broke Arthur’s hip, which turned the doctor’s attention away from his arm that was impaled by the 7-inch turn signal lever from his car. The man experienced little pain in his arm, …
Continue reading Notable News: “51 years after wreck, 7-inch car part removed from man’s arm.”Having just exhorted the Hebrew Christians to be diligent due to the power of God’s word to discern our thoughts and intents, and God’s omniscience in relation to our lives, he introduces Christ’s relationship to us as High Priest. Christ’s ability to make intercession for us gives us great confidence. His High Priesthood is superior …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16Adjectives such as militant that are used to describe religious activists have been given an extremely negative connotation. This is so due to barbaric religions such as Islam that encourage physical confrontation, and the slaying of anyone opposed. This type of behavior is intolerable. Jesus never condoned physical harm to those who weren’t His followers …
Continue reading Article: Militant ChristianityForgiveness is a big part of Christ’s church. It was founded upon forgiveness and requires it’s members to imitate that characteristic. Outline: Why Forgive? Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Why Forgive?As we welcome the New Year we should resolve to be better Christians during it. This lesson discusses six aspects of our lives as Christians we should resolve to improve upon. Ppt: New Year’s Resolutions For 2015 Outline: New Year’s Resolutions For 2015 Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: New Year’s Resolutions For 2015Believe it or not, 2014 is over! As we turn a new page and begin this New Year, let us remember what we are here for. The Preacher wrote in Ecclesiastes 12:13, “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.” Around the world …
Continue reading Article: Happy New Year!The Hebrew writer warns his readers about drifting away. He makes the argument that disobedience was punished under the old law, and disobedience surely will be punished under the new. The gospel has not only been spoken by the Lord Himself, but was confirmed by the apostles, and God also bore witness (cf. Hebrews 2:1-4). …
Continue reading Sermon: The Confirmation and Witness of the Gospel