How do you know when your child is old enough to be baptized? Whenever I hear the question, I immediately know that the person asking already understands much of what the Bible says concerning baptism. It means they know that the Bible clearly teaches that baptism saves (cf. 1 Pet. 3:21). It also means that they know that children do not need…

I love Bible Camp volunteers! Not everyone is able to volunteer for camp, and it is certainly not a glamorous job. This just shows how important those are who sacrifice the time, energy and money for camp. But, do you know who really loves camp volunteers? The kids. While they may not be the best at expressing this love during the week,…

One of the most incredible moments in a Christian’s life is when they realize that the words of God are available to them and that they are able to be understood.  With such an immensely precious possession as the Bible, it can be overwhelming to think of what we should do with it. Because, if God entrusted the gift of His word…

It is often the case that we find issues facing the church where the Bible does not seem to provide any commandments. If the Bible makes us “…thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16) and “…has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness…” (2 Pet. 1:3), how can it be that we are left in the dark…

After a little break, we are continuing this series of articles looking at principles of interpretation that will help you understand the Bible. We have already spent time talking about how God issues commands in the Scriptures. We know that He gives us direct commands, implied commands, and approved examples to show us exactly what He wishes us to do or to…

John 3:16 is one of the most well-known verses in the Bible. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” This passage has been used by many to downplay the importance of baptism and obedience all together. Is belief all that is needed to be…

What an amazing Vacation Bible School we had this year! Our Lord was certainly glorified by this incredible event. While this is certainly true every year, something felt extra great. It was the Christians that made it happen. So many hands played vital roles in making VBS special this year. Whether we are talking about the planning team, the decorators, the kitchen…

We are learning how to understand the Bible. In this series, we have been looking at the way God authorizes in the Scriptures. God gives us direct commands and He gives us implied commands. But, there is one more way in which God authorizes. Throughout the sixty-six books of the Bible, God gives us a tremendous amount of examples of how men…