Tag: 2024
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Is The Church Nothing?
Introduction In the religious world, there are many people who claim to be Christians but have no interest in attending worship or, as they say, “going to church”. They say that church is an invention of man and it’s too organized. Some have even gone so far as to say that the church is nothing.…
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Yes, Virginia, there is an Afterlife.
Introduction Growing up as a child of the 1970s, one of the more memorable slogans was heard in a beer commercial; “You only go around once in life. So grab for all the gusto you can…”, Schlitz, 1970. Although just a commercial, a lot of people have the concept that there is nothing beyond this…
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Suicide is NOT the Answer
Introduction The apostle Paul writes, in Romans 14:7, For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or self-harm, please call this number immediately 1-800-273-8255. There are a lot of troubled people in the world today who think their life is worthless.…
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There are Two Ways
Introduction In our last article, we learned that there’s only one way to heaven. This week we’re going to look closer at what Jesus said in Matthew 7:13-14, “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by…
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Complainers in the Congregation
Introduction In John 4:24, Jesus said, “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” The church building is used for the purpose of worshipping God. It isn’t used for anything else other than that. The worship period is not a social hour, or a community outreach gathering. With that…
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Is there Only One Way?
Introduction In John 14, Jesus was talking to the eleven (Judas had just left) and was announcing that he would be leaving (vs. 2-3). He also stated that they knew where he was going and the way to get there (vs. 4). Thomas stated in the next verse that they didn’t know, and Jesus replied,…
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One-Verse Charlie
Introduction Isolation of the scriptures is a very dangerous habit as one uses a verse to mean one thing when, in context of the passage, it means something completely different. Then there are others who will take one verse of scripture and ride it like a hobby horse. They get a lot of movement but…
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There is only One Race
Undeniable Facts from Genesis Introduction Over the last several decades there has been a constant divide concerning people of different skin color. The word, ‘race’, is used to separate us into these different categories. However, when you read the bible, you will notice that, for us, there is only one race and that is, The…
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The Bible Christian
Introduction A lot of people have a misconception when it comes to describing a Christian. The 1828 Webster’s dictionary has these two definitions: 3. A real disciple of Christ; one who believes in the truth of the Christian religion, and studies to follow the example, and obey the precepts, of Christ; a believer in Christ…
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One Man and One Woman for Life
Undeniable Facts from Genesis Introduction Marriage is a divine institution because it is an invention of God. And yet, most people do not take it seriously. Even when they say their vows, “until death do us part”, it ends up being only a few months to a few years before they get a divorce and…
The Christian Caravan 