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Christ Exalting Communication
Communication is a gift from God. He spoke the universe into existence (Gen. 1:1-31); He speaks to us through His Son (Heb. 1:2), and the Scriptures are often referred to as Word of God (eg. 1 Thess. 2:13). God communicates. Communication occurs when there is an imparting or sharing of information. Communication can come in many forms like speaking, writing a letter,…
The Good Fight (1 Timothy 1:18-20)
READ This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme (1…
Beware of the Seeker Sensitive “Jesus”
Who is Jesus? Despite the clear testimony of Scripture concerning who Jesus Christ is, sadly many people serve the seeker-sensitive “Jesus”. He is a “Jesus” that makes them feel comfortable in their way of life. He is nothing more than a “Jesus” of their own…
Christ Exalting Communication
Communication is a gift from God. He spoke the universe into existence (Gen. 1:1-31); He speaks to us through His Son (Heb. 1:2), and the Scriptures are often referred to as Word of God (eg. 1 Thess. 2:13). God communicates. Communication occurs when there is an imparting or sharing of information. Communication can come in many forms like speaking, writing a letter,…
The Five Solas
On October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses (written in Latin) to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. This historical event was not the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, but was a means that started discussions and debates about the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church’s indulgences. After a series of events, Luther’s discussion…
Guarding Against Departure of Doctrine
We need to remember that a church’s doctrine is not to be limited to their current situation. We are to recognize that we stand in line with centuries of historical truth. Every church potentially is less than a generation away from compromise, so it is essential that we know how to guard against departure of doctrine. After his opening greeting in his first letter…
Why is Doctrine Important?
The word doctrine will create various responses from people. Some think controversy, legalism, or truth and for some they are just indifferent to the word! What is doctrine? When it comes to defining doctrine I am talking about Christian doctrine, which is a body of belief or teaching that is drawn from Scripture. We can put this body of belief into categories like, the…
The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards, the 18th-century revivalist, sat down at age 17 and penned 21 resolutions by which he would live his life. Each week he did a self-check. He regularly summed up how he was doing and sought God’s help in the process.
Inerrancy of Scripture
The challenges to inerrancy are more direct than ever, with figures associated with some evangelical institutions calling for a straightforward repudiation of the doctrine.
Living Effective Lives for God
“And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.” (Philippians 1:9-11) How do we mature in our faith as Christians? What…