Bible Studies
Baptism
Sourced from Apologetics Press The best article on Baptism available on the Internet. Saved me time from writing one. Thanks AP!
Christian life
When Tragedy Strikes, Where Is God?
“Where is God?” It is one of the oldest questions in human history. The question is often whispered through tears in a hospital room, cried aloud at a graveside, or silently repeated after a devastating diagnosis. It is asked by parents who have lost a child, by families whose homes Read more
Christian life
Growing the Church – Benevolence
Throughout much of the world, churches are facing a difficult reality. Many congregations are aging, baptisms have declined, and fewer people are actively participating in the life of the church. At the same time, millions of people profess faith in Jesus Christ but have little or no meaningful fellowship with Read more
Christian life
A Prophetic Analysis of Christianity
Editorial Commentary on the direction of the Christian faith. Introduction In 1517, a German monk walked up to a church door in Wittenberg and affixed a piece of paper to it. His name was Martin Luther. The paper contained 95 theses that challenged the authority and doctrine of the Catholic Read more
Christian life
Betrayal – When Trust Is Destroyed
The Wound Few Escape There are few wounds in life deeper than betrayal. An enemy may oppose us, a stranger may insult us, but betrayal comes from someone we trusted. It is the pain of confidence shattered, loyalty abandoned, and affection repaid with injury. Betrayal is arguably one of the Read more
Christian life
Are You Worthy To Be Called A Christian
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian? More Than a Name In today’s world, the word Christian is used so broadly that it has almost lost its meaning. Many claim the name because they believe in God. Others claim it because they were raised in a religious home. Some Read more
Christian life
Idolatry
What do you value most in life? At first glance, the answer seems simple. Many would say their family. Others would point to their health, career, freedom, security, or faith. Yet the answer may not be as obvious as it appears. What people claim to value and what they actually Read more
Christian life
Social Identity Crisis
Identity, Choice, and the Authority of God Modern culture places enormous emphasis on personal identity. We are frequently told that the most important thing about ourselves is how we feel, how we perceive ourselves, or how we choose to identify. According to this view, authenticity is found by embracing and Read more
Christian life
Obstacles to Youth Faithfulness
Obstacles to Youth Faithfulness A call to intentional parenting, disciplined living, and Christ-centered identity Faithfulness in youth does not happen accidentally; it is cultivated, modeled, reinforced, and protected. In today’s world, the forces working against spiritual growth are subtle, constant, and often socially accepted. If we are not deliberate, our Read more
Bible Studies
The Common Salvation
A question was posed that was interesting and a common one to non-denominational churches of Christ. The question goes like this: “I consider myself to be a Christian yet I choose to worship at a Baptist (or some other) denominational church. Are you teaching that just because I am not Read more