In the Bible there is a clear distinction between the body of Christ, called the Church and local churches, also called the church. The body of Christ is made up of all believers who have been saved. At salvation, the Spirit of God baptizes you into Jesus’ body [1 Cor 12:13]...
How To Delight Thyself in the Lord Is. 58:13-14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Ps 37:4 says, “Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” When you delight thyself in the Lord he gives you the desires, not the things you desire. In other...
We Are Accounted As Sheep Rom 8:36 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to Paul we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. In many places in the Bible, people are compared to sheep. This is very instructive and should help us have a better understanding of ourselves in our relationship to each...
There are six distinct doctrines that distinguish Bible believing Baptist churches from all other churches and religions in the world. Some non-denominational churches hold these doctrines, and, thus, they are Baptist in their doctrine though not in their name. We are not ashamed of the name “Baptist” and we are...
Cheer Up My Brother Acts 27:13-36 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There’s an old favorite hymn called “Farther Along” and the chorus goes like this, “Farther along we’ll know all about it, farther along we’ll understand why, cheer up my brother, live in the sunshine, we’ll understand it all by and by.” ...
Two Great Lights Gen. 1:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We have been studying the darkness in the universe for the last two broadcasts. We have seen that this darkness was created by God [Is 45:7] and fills the entire universe. This darkness is separated from the light God created in...
According to Heb 10:25, we are to assemble together in church, and so much the more as we see the day approaching. If Auré were to minister in Réunion Island, would it be necessary for him to gather new believers to assemble together in church? When we were in Réunion...
Eph 5:30-32 shows us that we are one flesh with Chirst. In one flesh you have union. Eph 5:32 this is a mystery concerning Christ and the church. We see this clearly in 1 Cor 12:12-27. We are one body with many members. In 1 Cor 12:20-25, Christ desires no...
There are at least three necessities in the Christian life. Of course, before you can have these you must have life. You must receive the life of God – Jn 14:6. Jesus Christ is the life. Rom 6:23, the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. ...
1 Cor 14:22-25 describes a church service where unbelievers are present. Therefore, you should invite people to church. Generally, prophesying is for the edification of believers, v.22; 1 Cor 14:4-5. What takes place in the service should edify the saints. Tongues, v.22, are for them that believe not, predominately because...
