The Church Launching Out The Church having been established before Jesus went to the cross, she is now ready to be made known and be launched out into the world. The beliefs and practices of the church were established by Jesus Christ and the Apostles. Is there anything in Scripture that gives us the right…
Category: Grace, Truth, the Church
To the praise of the glory of His grace
Acts of the Apostles – Inspired Church History
Inspired Church History There are many valuable historical writings and commentaries out there, but if we want to know the principles upon which the church should be operating today, let’s begin with the Acts of the Apostles. Let’s look within the pages of the only inspired account of church history, and let’s see if we can…
An Evangelistic Church
Evangelistic Church In 1Thessalonians Chapter 1, Paul recalls this church’s work of faith, their labor of love, and their patience of hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. He then identifies these brothers and sisters as being among the elect of God, that great multitude of people that no man can number who will be gathered…
Go Ye Therefore
Evangelism, Go Teach Why evangelism? What does it mean? What is the purpose? Jesus told the disciples, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…” Knowing how much the gospel means to us, are we interested in sharing it with others?
The Last Supper, Images of Christ
Last Supper, Images of Christ Communion and Baptism, the two ordinances of the church, provide us beautiful images of Christ. Through the gospel message, and these two ordinances, God has given us the pictures of Christ upon which to meditate. He would have us to remember Jesus by what he did – his love, his sacrifice, his compassion – not what he…
Exceptions to the Rule
Exceptions to the Rule There are rules, or declarations, and then there are exceptions to the rule. The one who has the authority to make the rule or declaration is the only one with the authority to make the exception; except for, of course, someone with greater authority or power. For example, in John 6:44,…
Buy the Truth and Sell it Not (2)
Buy Truth, Sell Not (2) 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 has value….
Buy the Truth and Sell it Not (1)
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…
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…
Where There is No Vision, part 3
Where There is No Vision, part 3 The wise man Solomon wrote, “where there is no vision, the people perish…” We ought to be very interested in knowing what the vision is for the church. Without such understanding, we increase the likelihood that we will perish! Listen as Brother Matt concludes this series of messages.
