Comfort in Hardship I believe there are two basic human needs that every individual has…forgiveness and comfort. I also believe that only God can completely meet both of those needs. We all sin (Rom. 3:23), and so we all need … Read More
The Power of the Implanted Word God’s Word commands us to “receive with meekness the implanted word” after having “put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness” (James 1:21). This “implanted word” we are to receive is “able to save (our) … Read More
Lord’s Supper, Not Ours Each week, those called by the gospel into God’s kingdom (1 Thess. 2:12; 2 Thess. 2:14) gather together to partake of communion (Acts 2:42; 1 Cor. 10:16-17; 11:23-28). We do this each Sunday because our Lord, … Read More
Who Needs the Church? There are many people who go through life thinking that their relationship with God is just fine while they have little or no relationship with the church. The reasons they give for staying away from the … Read More
“For Whoever Greets Him Takes Part In His Wicked Works” The church of Jesus Christ is held in very high esteem by the Scriptures. Our Lord built her himself, and she cannot be destroyed (Matt. 16:18). He exercises his supreme … Read More