Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to live worthy of the calling you have received, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you … More Worthy of the Calling
God has a habit of using the “least of these” (Matthew 25:45) to bring about His kingdoms work. Be ready to answer the call. Birth and Rebirth of Joyful Billy Bray “Run, Billy.” Deep inside the tin mine, instinct screamed at Billy Bray. He dropped his work and fled. Moments later, forty tons of roof … More Today in Church History
Image Source Once again I do not know many believers that can not quote this scripture. Yet ask them it’s origins, where Paul is getting the reference for this bold statement and most will hem and haw trying to come up with an answer. First some context Paul in this section of chapter 2 (v,6-11) … More Christ is Lord
Image Source I like the way the Berean Study Bible has rendered this verse “Above all” compared to the most common rendering of “only” in most bibles, it puts an emphasis a priority upon the need for me to fear the Lord. This “fear” spoken of here is used 4 times in 1 Samuel 12. … More Fear the Lord
vs.13 Prepare your minds, being sober minded (serious) about Godly matters vs.14 Be like obedient children and stay away from former worldly temptations vs.15 God is Holy, He is your example for you to be holy too vs 16 He has called us to be Holy vs. 17 When you stand before Him, stand in … More Called to be Holy
A dear friend, Pastor Fred’s article shows that the “new” social justice movement may not be so new after all. He clearly points out that Scripture is not open to man’s individual interpretation for it is Scripture Alone that interprets (or explains) scripture not mankind’s emotions. – Mike FRED MALONE | MARCH 29, 2019 I was there. … More I Was There…
Image Source Therefore, come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord; do not touch any unclean thing, and I will welcome you. 2 Cor 6:17 (CSB) This is another bible verse I have often heard taken out of context. I Paul, under the hand (inspiration) of the Holy Spirit really telling all … More Called to be set Apart
FROM R.C. Sproul Apr 19, 2019 One image, one aspect, of the atonement has receded in our day almost into obscurity. We have been made aware of present-day attempts to preach a more gentle and kind gospel. In our effort to communicate the work of Christ more kindly we flee from any mention of a curse inflicted … More Jesus Became a Curse for Us
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
Mental Illness affects millions of us around the world in many forms. Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar are some of the more familiar types and less we forget, many of our nations hero’s return with PTSD. Some avoid treatment out of shame, others out of the frustration (see the article) of the treatment process itself. The church … More How the Church Can Help with Mental Illness
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