Note: The Reformation of the sixteenth century dealt with reforming what had been deformed by the church of the day, bringing it into conformity with the revealed Word of God. That reforming recaptured the essence of the gospel taught in holy Scripture. Today, the integrity of the gospel is threatened by the forces of legalism […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Marks of the True ChristianYou can’t read Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians without detecting a bit of an edge. Understandably so. His opponents back in Thessalonica were questioning his character, his motives, and his conduct. They were trying to turn the hearts of the new believers in the church he planted there against him. It is true […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Satan SightingsYou know how wives want to hear that their husbands love them? They want to know their efforts to make a house a home are recognized. They want to be appreciated. That’s the case for guys as well. Sure, they have chores and those things they are expected to do. But still, they appreciate […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Pastor Appreciation MonthRobert and Rosa wanted to join the church. Both professed trust in Jesus Christ for their salvation. Robert was older in the Lord. Rosa had come to a saving knowledge of Christ within the last year. They had been attending several months and wanted to take that step of membership. In talking with them […]
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