How do you identify a Christian? In the Bible, the first time the term “Christian” is used is found in Acts 11:26. Here, we see that it is the disciples of Jesus who were given this title. A disciple is a student or follower of another. So, a Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Christ. Today, there are many people…

There may be certain parts of Scripture that we think only applied to first-century Christians and we just skip over them.  But, perhaps we should take a closer look.  Consider for a moment the numerous times that Christians were directed to “Greet one another.”  That still applies today. First, think about the word, “Greet.”  The Greek word literally means, “to draw to…

As we read the Bible, we sometimes are so focused on how a passage applies to our lives that we so easily lose sight of what was happening when a book was written. Truth is always truth! It cannot contradict itself and is timeless. The laws of God have changed in various dispensations, but the fundamental aspect of truth does not change.…

When it comes to the Bible, one must be able to answer the question, “Is the Bible the complete revelation of God, or are there verbal revelations from God outside of and subsequent to God’s revelation of His will in the Bible?”  The Bible clearly teaches that it is the complete revelation of God. “All Scripture is given by the inspiration of…

It’s the most wonderful time of year! The Christmas holiday recalls all sorts of joyous feelings and memories. Everywhere you go, people seem a little happier and a little friendlier, especially in the church. For many of us, the biggest care on our minds is finding that perfect gift for a loved one. Seeing the look on someone’s face when they open…

In Paul’s last epistle, he described to Timothy the attributes of a good soldier. Since all of us are encouraged to put on the armor of the Lord (Eph. 6:11), we would all be wise to think seriously about what Jesus expects of us as His soldiers. Take time to look at Paul’s description in 2 Timothy 2:1-6. Good soldiers are strong…

There are some things that we would never do. Just about anyone would agree, you’d never ever use your mother’s name as a curse word. We love our mothers! They carried us for nine months, cooked us meals, kissed our bruises, and nurtured us into who we are today. We would never do something to dishonor their name. Why then is it…

Can I ask you a question that you’ll just think about for moment?  Step back, consider this, and formulate in your mind an answer to this question.  “Where did the denominations come from?”  Have you ever really thought about that? Depending on what researchers you trust, at the very least it can be stated that there are thousands of denominations in the…