Is the Social Gospel the Whole Gospel?

Another in the Frequently Abused Verses Series  by Cameron Buettel /  Monday, July 22, 2019 In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that … More Is the Social Gospel the Whole Gospel?

15 Things Churches Can Do to Help with Mental Illness

Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (46.6 million) experiences mental illness in a given year. Approximately 1 in 25 adults in the U.S. (11.2 million) experiences a serious mental illness in a given year that substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities.¹ Many are afraid, confused, can be disruptive and are looked upon differently. Is that … More 15 Things Churches Can Do to Help with Mental Illness

The Sabbath

Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Exodus 20:8 Keeping the Sabbath should be irrevocably linked to church attendance for Christians – Mike   Quotes on Church Attendance The visible church is where you will find Christ’s kingdom on earth, and to disregard the kingdom is to disregard its King. – Michael Horton   … More The Sabbath

How to Choose the Right Seminary: 6 Factors to Consider

by David Qaoud If you’re thinking about seminary, below you can find six things to consider to help you choose the right one. I have in mind those interested in the Master of Divinity program. {For those that would argue a seminary degree is not needed I offer the following article. In it the argument … More How to Choose the Right Seminary: 6 Factors to Consider

Unity of the Spirit

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, accepting[a] one another in love, 3 diligently keeping the unity of the Spirit with the peace that binds us. (HCSB) I seem to be on a walking (Christian Lifestyle) kick the past few days. I never know what verse will stand out as I read my bible and devotions. … More Unity of the Spirit

Every Man’s Work

Image Source It is good to remember the context of where this verse fits into the writing of Paul, in his Epistle to the Corinthians. Chapters one and two have been a reminder of the plain Gospel message, how brotherly love is important, their divisions, their boastfulness and the need for spiritual wisdom  Then we … More Every Man’s Work

Battle Buddies

Image Source And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, (NIV) This has always been one of my favorite verses and the only time I ever quote from the NIV. Before we get into the meaning of the verse lets look at some context. Previously we have … More Battle Buddies

How you can serve our guests tomorrow on Resurrection Sunday (and every Sunday after that)

I know this is two days late, but it arrived in my inbox yesterday afternoon 😦  However I think the message on serving guests is relevant.  TOM ASCOL | APRIL 20, 2019 [I wrote the following for our church to help us prepare for welcoming guests who will join us for worship tomorrow. The principles could … More How you can serve our guests tomorrow on Resurrection Sunday (and every Sunday after that)

Christ Plus Legalism

by John MacArthur / Monday, April 15, 2019 Many years ago a college acquaintance said to me, “I don’t think you’re a very spiritual person.” I was puzzled because he didn’t know me well enough to draw that kind of conclusion, so I asked him why he said that. “Because you don’t go to midweek … More Christ Plus Legalism