A Mixed Body

Matthew 13:47–50 (ESV) “So it will be at the close of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous” (v. 49). The parable of the wheat and the tares (Matt. 13:24–30, 36–43) is probably not first and foremost about the presence of people who profess the Christian faith falsely … More A Mixed Body

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Yesterday on our Faith Builders Ministry site I posted on Proverbs 15:1 and today’s verse seems a natural follow on. Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do (KJV) Paul points two things out that should be obvious to everyone; the primary duties of every true Christian include comforting, encouraging … More 1 Thessalonians 5:11

The Happy Christians

I love spending time with other brothers and sisters in the faith. As the old saying goes, some things are caught, not taught. So when I hang out with other believers, I’m constantly catching things. I become more like Christ because of them. And without a doubt, the most encouraging Christians to be around are … More The Happy Christians

Creeds, Confessions, Catechisms, and Covenants in Corporate Worship

In his instructions to Titus, Paul writes that ministers are to “teach what accords with sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1). The pulpit ministry that upholds and follows biblical exposition heeds these words of Paul. The pastor preaching the Scriptures verse-by-verse by using the historical-grammatical-theological/redemptive hermeneutic feeds his congregation. Theologically-rich, biblically based hymns are also a means … More Creeds, Confessions, Catechisms, and Covenants in Corporate Worship

The Unseen Places

March 29, 2018 by Steve Rebus “The Word of God judges the thoughts. The word “judge” means to critique, to be or act as a critic. This is to say that Scripture is able to accurately audit a person’s life and size it up for what it is… via The Unseen Places