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CHURCH GROWTH TO HIS GLORY Church Growth in the Parables
There are several parables that teach us principles that are very much related to the growth of God’s kingdom. Today we want to take a look at just a few from Matthew 13 and continue to study and learn so … Continue reading
Bible-Based Parenting Training a Child to Repent
First, the Bible: “Therefore bear fruits in keeping with repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham for our father,’ for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children … Continue reading
Halo: Pursuing Holiness & Humility Exodus 25:1-9
To quickly create and offer the Ford Pinto for sale in the 1970s, management knowingly sold a car that became “notorious for its tendency in rear-end collisions to leak fuel and explode into flames. More than two dozen people were … Continue reading
Look at Related Passages in Your Bible Study
Protestants will often quote one passage (like Ephesians 2:8) as if it is the final word on a specific topic so that they will not allow other passages to modify their understanding of that single passage. Satan does that when … Continue reading
The Great Flood
Described as “the worst in recorded history,” the heavy rains “drenched the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee.” The Newspaper in Greenville, Tennessee, wrote, “Reports are coming in slowly from the county, but so far, the damage done to the county … Continue reading
The Lord’s Supper – Sealed with the Blood of Christ Luke 22:14-30
Joseph Duckworth’s dad was 77 years old and was not long for this world. But he had one last request for his son. Duckworth’s dad was a World War II veteran of the South Pacific, having been stationed on the … Continue reading
Bible-Based Parenting: Teach Them to Negotiate
First, the Bible: “So the Lord said, “If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare the whole place on their account” (Genesis 18:26). Genesis 18 is a good example of God allowing Himself to … Continue reading
“Shots Out Of Nowhere”
The story out of Laurel County, Kentucky less than two months ago captured the nation’s attention. As cars traveled along busy Interstate 75 near London, shots began ringing out. When the shots stopped, 12 cars had been hit and five … Continue reading
Satan “Works” in Mysterious Ways
A woman by the name of Margaretha Zelle arrived in Paris in 1904. She had only half a franc in her pocket. At that time, thousands of people were immigrating to Paris, but many of them fell into prostitution because … Continue reading
In the World You Have Tribulation: “These Things I Have Spoken to You” John 16:33
The words of God, the words ofJesus, are intended to give us both information and comfort. Underline in your copy of God’s word this phrase every time it appears in this extended discussion by Jesus with His apostles: “These things … Continue reading