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The Danger of Familiarity Dylan Stewart One of the dangers of being around the things of God for a long time is that holy things can begin to feel ordinary. Israel witnessed extraordinary things. They saw the plagues in Egypt. They watched God through Moses divide the Red Sea. They saw the glory of God […]
False Arguments Justifying Sin Dylan Stewart One of Satan’s most effective tactics is convincing people that sin does not really matter. In the very beginning, Satan employed this very strategy by telling Eve, “You will not surely die” (Genesis 3:4), directly contradicting God’s warning about the consequences of disobedience. Satan continues to use the same […]
Walk in Wisdom Toward Outsiders Dylan Stewart In Colossians 4:5, Paul commanded Christians to “walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.” Those who have been created anew in Christ (Colossians 2:11-13, 3:10) must realize how important it is to “walk” carefully and with “wisdom toward those who are outside.” Given Christians’ […]
Navigating Disagreements Dylan Stewart When we find ourselves in the middle of a disagreement with someone, it is important that we possess the correct attitude during these difficult situations. If we are not careful, we can escalate what started out as a minor problem and turn a disagreement into something far more destructive. Whenever we […]
Navigating Disagreements Dylan Stewart When we find ourselves in the middle of a disagreement with someone, it is important that we possess the correct attitude during these difficult situations. If we are not careful, we can escalate what started out as a minor problem and turn a disagreement into something far more destructive. Whenever we […]
Walking in Wisdom Toward Outsiders Dylan Stewart Our conduct must always be “honorable,” both toward outsiders of Christ and to those inside the household of God. In 2 Corinthians 8:21, we learn how we should seek to provide “honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.” […]
Fear of the Lord Defined (Psalm 34:11-14) Dylan Stewart If you study the Bible, there is no mistaking the repeated commands to “fear” God. For example, the wise man famously stated, “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all” (Ecclesiastes 12:13b). Similarly, Peter commanded, “Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. […]
Fear of the Lord Defined (Psalm 34:11-14) Dylan Stewart If you study the Bible, there is no mistaking the repeated commands to “fear” God. For example, the wise man famously stated, “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all” (Ecclesiastes 12:13b). Similarly, Peter commanded, “Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. […]
There’s Nothing Wrong with Emphasizing Fear of Eternal Punishment Dylan Stewart For some reason, many believers take issue with Bible teachers emphasizing fear of eternal punishment as motivation for serving God. However, teaching others to obey God due to fear of punishment is the exact reason listed in 2 Corinthians 5:10-11a as to why […]
Understanding Angels Mike Johnson When you hear the word angel, what image comes to mind? Various visualizations may occur, but there is a good chance that paintings, drawings, modern-day television programs, and movies have influenced what we see. Some may think of a beautiful woman with long hair wearing a white robe who moves about […]
The Doctrine Police Dylan Stewart Name calling is often a go-to response for people who are unwilling to listen to opposing viewpoints when discussing the Bible. How long has it been since someone has called you a “legalist” for recognizing the strictness of the New Testament Law (Matthew 5:19; James 2:10)? When is the last […]
Infant Baptism Refused for Incorrect Reasons Dylan Stewart Yesterday morning I was scrolling through my Facebook news feed and noticed a headline written by a local news station that caught my attention. The headline read, Reverend Refuses to Baptize Baby, Says Unwed Parents Are ‘Living in Sin’. To summarize the article, a Methodist preacher in […]
Do We Honor Our Rulers? Dylan Stewart Social media is rampant with people – even Christians – making daily, sometimes hourly posts criticizing our governmental leaders. It does not matter what side of the political spectrum you may fall on, it is so easy to constantly dwell on the negative that the rulers of our […]
How Do We Conduct Our Worship? Dylan Stewart Congregations often sound and look different one from another. However, one thing that should not vary between congregations is worship. Now, this is not to say that congregations cannot construct, or order, their worship services differently than another group. As long as our actions are approved by […]
========================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume 3 Number 2 May 2022 ========================== Sister Peter Sewell Hall Fifty years ago, it was easier to remember the names of Christians than it is […]
Do We Honor Our Rulers? Dylan Stewart Social media is rampant with people – even Christians – making daily, sometimes hourly posts criticizing our governmental leaders. It does not matter what side of the political spectrum you may fall on, it is so easy to constantly dwell on the negative that the rulers of […]
The Doctrine Police Dylan Stewart Name calling is often a go-to response for people who are unwilling to listen to opposing viewpoints when discussing the Bible. How long has it been since someone has called you a “legalist” for recognizing the strictness of the New Testament Law (Matthew 5:19; James 2:10)? When is the […]