Where would you like to go to church? Would you prefer to attend where you hear the truth of God’s word or where you are told “it’s all good?” Is your preference to worship where God receives all praise or where people are praised, honored and entertained? Do you like a beautiful church building … Read moreWhere would you like to go to church?
Saved from Sin Means …What? What does it mean to be saved from sin? There are two very different parts to our salvation from sin. Romans chapter 6 covers both, with an emphasis on the second part. When one sins, he bears the guilt of that sin and, therefore, the consequences of that sin. “The … Read moreSaved from Sin Means … What?
What does the New Year Mean? To the God of all eternity, the passing of one year and the beginning of a new probably means nothing. Even for you and me, there is little if any difference between December 31 and January 1. It is about like moving from Tuesday to Wednesday. It is … Read moreWhat does the new year mean?
Speaking in Tongues – What does that Mean? The first example of “speaking in tongues” in the Bible is in Acts 2. When the Holy Spirit filled the apostles, “they began to speak with other tongues” (v.4). The word “tongue” refers to a language. Other tongues are other languages – languages other than their own language. Specifically, the … Read moreSpeaking in Tongues – What does that Mean?
Learning the Lesson the Bible Is Teaching Do you find yourself reading the Bible to find something you want? If I am reading God’s word in search of answers I want to hear, it is possible I will miss the point the Lord is making! In John 3:3-4, we read about the new birth … Read moreLearning the Lesson the Bible is Teaching
Should I Take the Bible Literally? The answer to this question depends on what a person means by it! The Bible is clearly and obviously full of metaphors, hyperbolas, and various figures of speech. That is true of all human communication, both written and verbal. For example, Jesus said: “I am the door. If anyone … Read moreShould I Take the Bible Literally?
