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The Three “Grand Miracles”
Three “Grand Miracles” described in scripture shape the Christian’s understanding of God. Each of these three grand miracles have been challenged by non-believers and watered down by believers. 1. The Miracle of Creation (Gen 1:1 NIV) In the beginning God … Continue reading
PRAYER IN THE NEW TESTAMENT Paul’s Prayers for His Brethren
We have already noted that a frequent part of Paul’s prayers for his brethren involved giving thanks for them, especially related to their faith, love and hope (see 1 Thes. 1:3). What else did Paul pray for regarding his brethren? … Continue reading
MAJOR MESSAGES FROM A MINOR PROPHET: AMOS
Who’s The Prophet? Shepherd and fig tree farmer. Lived on the border of northern and southern kingdoms The North was ruled by Jeroboam the 2nd who brought wealth and prosperity to the people What Are His predictions? Warning Israel, Judah, … Continue reading
HOW IS THE CHURCH OF CHRIST DIFFERENT?
HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT…in many ways. In our approach to Scripture—we must have Bible authority to serve Him -the Bible matters -truth matters. We cannot act presumptuously—if the Bible doesn’t authorize it, we cannot do it (instrumental music, earthly headquarters, … Continue reading
When Losers Are Winners!
A grandfather walking past his little granddaughter’s room one night heard her praying beside her bed. Her head was bowed, hands folded, and she was repeating the alphabet. Grandpa was curious, so he interrupted her and asked, “What are you … Continue reading
When taking a look at the book of Acts, many insights can be found about the church. From the Lord’s supper to the appointing of elders, there are many things that can be learned about the Lord’s Church and how … Continue reading
PRAYER IN THE NEW TESTAMENT Prayer Requests of Paul
In the writings of Paul he makes at least eight direct appeals to his brethren for prayer on his behalf (Rom. 15:30-33; 2 Cor. 1:10-11; Eph. 6:18-20; Phil. 1:19; Col. 4:2-4; 1 Thes. 5:25; 2 Thes. 3:1-5; Phile. 1:22). Let’s … Continue reading
Do To Others…
The Lord gave me a yardstick by which to measure every relationship in my life. It is easy to understand, and easy to apply if I have the will to do so. It involves no complicated formula; it is with … Continue reading
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not about the meal, but the attitude of those eating the meal. Neither is it just thanking God for the meal, but for all the blessings of life. It’s great to have a day in which we offer … Continue reading
Thoughts to Think About
“The words “thank” and “think” come from the same Anglo-Saxon root. To refuse to think is to refuse to thank. To be thoughtful is to take the first step toward being thankful.” (Levi Sides, a fellow gospel preacher and classmate … Continue reading