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,…
Category: Grace, Truth, the Church
To the praise of the glory of His grace
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.
Where There is No Vision, part 2
Where there is no Vision, part 2 The wise man wrote, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” The church of the Lord Jesus Christ is made up of people who are united in a specific cause. Her vision is an understanding of her purpose as revealed in God’s word. In the second message of this series, Brother…
Where There is No Vision, part 1
Where There is No Vision (1) The wise man wrote, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” The church of the Lord Jesus Christ is made up of people who are united in a specific cause. Her vision is an understanding of her purpose as revealed in God’s word. In this first message of…
If Every Member of the Church…
If Every Member Ask yourself the question, “If every member of the church was a church member like me, what kind of church would my church be?” After having his mind stirred listening to a sermon by Elder Ronald Lawrence, pastor of Bethel Church in Nashville, Brother Matt delivered this message to the congregation at…
Repent and Be Baptized
Repent and Be Baptized The message began with John the Baptist. Christ and the Apostles preached repentance and baptism. Today, the message continues to be repent and be baptized. Christ obtained eternal redemption by his death on the cross. As we experience the conviction of our sins, we then have the blessed privilege of following our Lord in…
Some Thoughts on Baptism
Some Thoughts on Baptism What a beautiful picture we are given in baptism of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Baptism is a public profession of our faith in Christ. It is both a personal commitment to Christ as well as a public commitment to the Church.
