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]...
In anticipation of the Lord’s return Paul exhorted us to do some things so much the more, Heb 10:25. Paul wrote in Heb 10:24, And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works. Prayer is good work. In Col 4:12 Paul noted that Epaphras was...
Judges 20:8-35 Military Strategies Click title to listen to the radio broadcast In this passage, which we have already studied, are some interesting military strategies that we need to consider which are both practical and spiritual. The troops need to be united – v.8, 11 – Israel fought as one man. There...
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...
18-01-01-Matt-6-33-Starting-Off-Right CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After a season of gifts and family visits it is time to return to the business of living for the Lord. So much attention is given to temporal and worldly things during the Holiday season that people drift away from the Lord. It’s time to...
Finding the Right Church 1 Cor. 12: 18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Finding the right church can be difficult. Folks have asked us numerous times if we can help them find the right church. So, here are some recommendations we have for you that should help you in your decision. The...
In the Bible, you often see a historic truth that is at the same time prophetic. For instance, during the earthly ministry of Jesus, the Jews attempted to stop his preaching. They oppressed his disciples to keep them from following him. How the disciples responded to their fear of the...
We’re studying the first seven verses of Col 2 today. In the first verse, Paul wrote, “I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you.” The great conflict was Paul’s distress for the well being of the saints and faithful brethren in Colosse and Laodicea, Col 1:2,...
Church Attendance Heb. 10:25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Why should I be concerned with church attendance? Because God says so, for one thing. The Bible gives us clear instruction on the necessity for church attendance. The following are some of the most important reasons for attending a good church. For...
In 1 Pet 5:1-4, Peter exhorted the elders, who were among the scattered strangers to whom he wrote this epistle, 1 Pet 1:1. He told them, in verses 2 and 3, to “Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly;...
