“You worship what you do not know” John 4:22 Is there something essential that is absent in Christian church services today? What should be of greatest importance? Scripture clearly declares that only God is to be worshipped; but, is it possible for a church service to revolve around someone or something else? “True worship” is… Read More
Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith… I Peter 5:8-9 True followers of Christ are in a continuous battle against the pull of evil and sin which seeks to confuse, distract and destroy us. Every moment Christ’s people must interact with… Read More
I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. (1 Corinthians 2:2) One would be hard pressed to find any past period in American history where the majority of its people were more ignorant of Biblical theology as today. We are hearing a great deal from churches and pastors about… Read More
“My Word…will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11 “Here I sit, — fresh from father’s workshop. He’s put so much work into me and I can’t wait to see little Timmy’s face when I’m brought into my family’s… Read More
Then the LORD God called to the man, and said to him, ‘Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9) In the beginning God’s creation was an unspoiled environment of perfection; free of all affliction, pain, trouble and suffering. All of creation was a revelation and reflection of the Creator, from the heavens, (sun, moon, stars, etc.)… Read More
(Charles Haddon Spurgeon) “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me” John 12:32 Come, ye workers, be encouraged. You fear that you cannot draw a congregation. Try the preaching of a crucified, risen, and ascended Saviour; for this is the greatest “draw” that was ever yet… Read More
He will guide us forever (Psalm 48:14) A few years ago, my wife and I took a trip to Santee, South Carolina. During that time we went on a boat tour through an area of Lake Marion, named in honor of Revolutionary War hero, Francis Marion. The majority of our sightseeing excursion was in the… Read More
(1 John 5:21) Idolatry is always near the Christian and the Church, seeking ways to distract and seduce. It is the fake, the fraud, the pretender and seducer; as near as a thought and as deceptive as an emotion. Idolatry bids us to look at it; just a glance – what’s the harm; just a… Read More