Church of God or Church of Christ Why does Paul address the church as “the church of God” rather than “the church of Christ”? (1 Cor. 1:2; 2 Cor. 1:1) In these passages he is speaking to all the saints. … Read More
Going to Church (Ekklesia)? The Greek word ekklesia is translated “church” in English Bibles. It literally means “called out” or “assembly,” and is used to refer to those called out universally from sin (cf. Matt. 16:18), local congregations of Christians … Read More
Racial Discrimination “Webster defines racism as the practice of racial discrimination or persecution. The Jews were God’s chosen people, so were they not racist? They called the Samaritans dogs because they were a mixed race, had nothing to do with … Read More
What Won’t You Boycott? Should Christians boycott businesses which promote sins like homosexuality? Conscientous Christians are always concerned about their affiliations and the causes they support (Prov. 4:14-15; 1 Thess. 5:22; etc.) We all want to avoid giving evil the … Read More
Bear One Another’s Burdens To what extent are we to “bear one another’s burdens” (Gal. 6:2)? Does this verse teach humility (v. 3)? Does this verse teach us to still bear others’ burdens when they are the result of the … Read More