Buy Truth, Sell Not (1) Truth is not always popular, especially when the truth hurts or when it runs contrary to ever-changing cultural ideas. Many people reject the idea of absolute truth, but a principle that changes and is subject to the interpretation of man could never have been truth to begin with. Truth is constant. Truth…
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The Faith of Abraham, part 2
Faith of Abraham, part 2 Faith doesn’t wait until all the questions are answered, or until the end is clearly seen. Faith focuses on the promises of God, on the anticipated outcome; not the obstacles along the way. With a focus on the glory of God, faith directs our decisions into the will of God.
God’s Sovereignty in Salvation
God’s Sovereignty in Salvation Is God sovereign in the salvation of sinners? Consider: man is dead in sin and cannot repent, believe, or love God until after he is born again; God will never be disappointed in the accomplishment of His will; God’s love is everlasting, not dependent upon man’s response, and nothing can separate us from His love; God would…
And We Know…
And We Know… Two verses. At least one is one of our favorites. They are as well-loved as they are misunderstood. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate…
Hope and Peace
Hope and Peace Where there is Hope, there is Peace. “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us… For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why…
The Faith of Abraham, part 1
The Faith of Abraham, part 1 When Abraham was called to go, by faith he obeyed. Faith doesn’t wait until all the questions are answered. Faith focuses on the promises of God, on the anticipated outcome; not the obstacles along the way. With a focus on the glory of God, faith directs our decisions into…
The Generation Gap, Tattoos, and Such
The Generation Gap Differences in understanding and points of view between generations are natural, but can be very detrimental. Within the Biblical pattern of a family-integrated congregation, the church comes face to face with this generation gap every time they assemble. How do we address these differences, or distinguish between scriptural principles and cultural issues? All the more critical is the…
Anniversary Meeting 2016
Rocky Mount Church was wonderfully blessed to enjoy the preaching of Elder David Wise and Elder Marty Smith during our Anniversary Meeting this year (2016). The Lord impressed upon the minds of these two servants the very messages the congregation needed during each service. May the Spirit be with you as you listen. Legal Justification,…
The Spirit of Adoption
The Spirit of Adoption The Spirit of adoption, which leads to hope. “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children,…
What I Hate, That I Do
What I Hate, That I Do In Romans Chapter 7, Paul describes the struggle that exists within (and only within) the heart of a child of God. Do you find yourself struggling like Paul? Even though you know to do right, you tend to do wrong? What you desire to do, you do the very…
