In Acts 28:23-24, Luke records the following statements in reference to Paul’s preaching to the Jews at Rome (Acts 28:17): “And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law Read more
February 25, 2011 in SPIRITUAL RENEWAL by admin
Of all the characters in the Bible, few have caused as much speculation as the Pharaoh who ruled Egypt during the time of Moses. God spoke to Moses about Pharaoh and said, “I will harden his heart, so that he will not let the people go” (Exodus 4:21). This promise of God was repeated on Read more
February 25, 2011 in SPIRITUAL RENEWAL by admin
Who among us has not pondered the great question, “Will I recognize my friends and loved ones when I get to heaven?” While the Bible does not directly ask this question, the human heart does. In death’s dark hour, can we comfort the relatives of those who “died in the Lord” with the hope of Read more
February 25, 2011 in QUESTIONS AND BIBLICAL ANSWERS by admin
After the death of Matthew Winkler, there were several in the media who were seeking to “analyze” the situation. One Nancy Grace on CNN invited a Baptist “pastor” to come and answer some questions. During this interview, the “pastor” said that the church of Christ was a cult like religion. While he didn’t come out Read more
February 25, 2011 in QUESTIONS AND BIBLICAL ANSWERS by admin
Indeed! Why are you a member of any church of which you call yourself a member? We read in the scriptures, “Try your own selves, whether ye are in the faith; prove your own selves” ( 2 Corinthians 13:5a). God does not want me to just take for granted that I am saved. He wants Read more
February 24, 2011 in QUESTIONS AND BIBLICAL ANSWERS by admin