“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: … be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Revelation 2:10 By baptism, we have put on Christ, we have been cleansed, and have received remission for our sins. Do we have responsibilities to Christ in our daily life? We are reminded of New Testament scriptures to help us continue to walk after … [Read more...] about Christian Responsibility
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ACT AND ATTITUDE (Part 2)
As we noted yesterday, there are things which may be done and done with, while there are others which must be acknowledged as ongoing. We considered how this is the way it is with forgiveness; not a one-time act, but an attitude willing to continue in it. Such an attitude keeps the door open for moving on. … [Read more...] about ACT AND ATTITUDE (Part 2)
ASSERTION AND ACTION!
For us to be spoken to and not listening could be considered being discourteous. However, for us to speak and not be listening to ourselves would be deceptive. In the hype of speaking the truth, being hypercritical of others while not focusing on the correction of our own life, is … [Read more...] about ASSERTION AND ACTION!
Defending the Truth: Prove God
You probably have been approached by people who say, “Prove God!” I think most of these are not the least bit interested in us “proving God” to them. There is overwhelming proof for the existence of God. Some think we are only limited to the biblical text. However, His existence can be examined and proven outside and in cooperation with the biblical text. There is so much … [Read more...] about Defending the Truth: Prove God
BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 2 of 5)
Abraham: “a friend of God”! What made him so? What was the character of Abraham that should allow for such a marvelous designation? Let us begin by considering the characteristic of Abraham noted by James when he referred to Abraham as God’s friend. … [Read more...] about BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 2 of 5)
