Being a Berean

The Bereans were residents of the city of Berea in Macedonia. Paul and Silas preached to them during Paul’s second missionary journey. The account of Paul and Silas in this location is recorded in Acts 17:10-15. The key verse for reads:   These Bereans exhibited several positive characteristics that marked their response to the gospel message. … More Being a Berean

Steadfast

It is not often I use the same bible verse especially within a week (See Tempted) but with all the event happening around us this one seems to be stuck in my mind and popping up everywhere. Bienaventurado el varón que soporta la tentación; porque cuando haya resistido la prueba, recibirá la corona de vida, … More Steadfast

Saturday’s Military Devotional – 23rd Psalm

The Lord, the Psalmist’s Shepherd The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I shall not want. 2 He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and quiet waters. 3 He refreshes and restores my soul (life); He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – 23rd Psalm

Wages of Sin

The Book of Romans is often described as an explanation of the Old Testament in the Light of Christ. The Gospel and the Righteousness of God are its main themes. In an effort to make clear these themes man’s sin nature is clearly expressed throughout. Probably the most famous or oft quoted is Romans 3:23 … More Wages of Sin

Why Young People Leave the Church—and Why They Stay

Why Young People Leave the Church—and Why They Stay JOHN STONESTREET  WITH SHANE MORRIS You know what I’m happy to leave behind in the 2010s? The headlines about how Millennials are killing everything. “Millennials are killing mayonnaise,”  “Millennials are killing golf,” and “Millennials are killing real estate because they spend all their money on avocado toast.” Those are real … More Why Young People Leave the Church—and Why They Stay

What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Bible Study?

What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Bible Study? Brad Klassen | February 25, 2020 The making and breaking of secret codes. Kids love it. Think of the invisible spy pen that writes messages in disappearing ink that can only be read with that nifty ultraviolet light gadget. Or the ever-popular coded messages. Only those with the … More What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Bible Study?

Is the BFM 2000 View of Women in Ministry an Innovation?

I found this article interesting due to our church recently having being asked to move and assume the duties leadership at another (much larger facility) local assembly. The church in question had seen it’s membership dwindle in recent years down to a dozen or so. One of the stipulations for receiving this property was agreeing … More Is the BFM 2000 View of Women in Ministry an Innovation?