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Bishops Affirm Jews Do Not Need To Be Saved by Jesus

Several months ago the Palm Beach Post had the following article: “U.S. Catholic bishops, whose church has spent hundreds of years trying to convert Jews to Christianity, have come to the conclusion that it is theologically unacceptable to target Jews for evangelism, according to a statement issued Monday by organizations representing U.S. Catholic bishops and rabbis from the country’s two largest Jewish…

April 30, a Special Time for Women

While there are so many activities in the church which involve every member, there are those times which have special appeal to smaller groups. Over the years we have had Vacation Bible Schools, Central Florida Bible Camp and Pew Packers with their focus on young people. At one time our Agape Groups were divided by ages, and we often have special classes…

Dealing With the Tsunami of Sin Around Us

In view of all that is happening in our world, the words of Paul seem so appropriate. “Knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed” (Rom. 13:11). When these words were written, Nero was on the throne and the life of a Christian was so…

An Answer for Every Bible Question

It is so easy to make the mistake of thinking that when we are asked a Bible question, we must immediately have an answer. Someone brings up a verse in a discussion and in order to save face we think we must have some “scholarly” comment to make. Such could not be farther from the truth. What then should we say? We…

Is Sunday Night Attendance Optional?

Our Sunday night program is focused on equipping each of us to be Soldiers of Christ. The idea of the church being His army is certainly Biblical. Paul speaks of “the weapons of our warfare” (2 Cor. 10:4) and urges that we take on ourselves “the whole armor of God” (Eph. 6:11) and the “armor of righteousness” (2 Cor. 6:7). He urges…

Abusing His Bride

I thought I had heard of everything imaginable, but I doubt I would have ever thought of this. It seems that some mega-churches are offering free infant and toddler care during services and couples are taking advantage of this.  On Sunday mornings they drop their children off at the appropriate place, then leave the building and go to a coffee shop. After…

And He Wants Me to be Honest!

It sure sounded good. I’m talking about the inheritance letter I received from a lawyer (Peter Greenwood from Eastcote, London, England), which began, “I am the legal representative to the late J. Jenkins, an American national who herein shall be referred to as my late client.” Now let’s see, my father was J. Jenkins and before him was my grandfather who was…

What Can We Do When Faced With Monumental Decisions?

The task lying before him was overwhelming. His master, Abraham, had given him total authority in the finding of a bride for Isaac. He swore to the patriarch that he would not seek a wife from among the Canaanites but would find one among Abraham’s relatives in Mesopotamia. He promised that under no circumstances would he take Isaac back to Chaldea, for…