Category: Bible

Sadly, brethren will at times overly criticize, attempting to divide the church by binding matters of opinion. Whenever divisive brethren attack the church in a way that can only be reasonably seen as inappropriate, unloving, and damaging we would do …

When False Brethren Attack Read More »

It has been a long time since I have heard anyone say, “Attend the church of your choice.” However, for most, finding a church home is still overwhelmingly about what makes them happy. For decades faithful gospel preachers have resoundingly …

What Type of Church of Christ Do You Want? Read More »

The temperatures in North Texas are finally getting up to where they normally are in what has been a very strange year of weather so far. That means it’s hot outside, a fact that hasn’t escaped anyone. If I spend …

It’s Hot! Read More »

Isaiah gives us some interesting insight into the events of his calling to be a prophet of God in the sixth chapter of his book. He is given the special privilege of seeing the throne room of God. His first …

Here Am I, But Don’t Send Me Read More »

Amos deals with the great sin of the people of Israel and is expressing God’s frustration in the fourth chapter. Despite all manner of punishments God had already levied upon them, there was no repentance found. Therefore Amos utters, “Prepare …

Prepare to Meet Thy God Read More »

When we first come into the world, we are in our most dependent state. We need parents or other providers to feed, clean, and look after us. As we get older, we become more independent and begin to rely on …

God: Why Do We Need Him? Read More »

It would be be very difficult to develop a list or manual describing what every Christian ought to be. Any publication containing less than the whole of the Bible would be inadequate and any containing more would be unauthorized (Revelation …

Every Christian Should Be… Read More »

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:15-16). The above scripture is …

The Problem of Mark 16:17-18 Read More »

The debate over the existence of God was disappointing. Which one? All of them. While I am grateful that men are willing to stand up for the fact of Genesis 1:1, that “[i]n the beginning, God created the heaven and the …

God Gives Purpose Read More »

The appointment of elders in a local congregation is a matter of incredible importance. Consider that God gave very specific qualifications in scripture so that we could know exactly who should be leading the congregation (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-11). …

The Importance of the Qualifications of Elders Read More »