Do You Hear Them?
Check Your Worship Attitude
“Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands!” This is a quote from Psalm 100. It continues, “Serve the LORD with gladness; come before His presence with singing.” (v. 2) Listen to more of this wonderful song – “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” (v. 4) More →
No Spectators Allowed!
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In God’s kingdom there are no spectators. The apostle Peter proclaimed that the Church is “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;” (1 Peter 2:9) More →
Does the Church Have Answers?
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Does the church have answers for the world’s questions? Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:13-14) More →
Comfortable Sinners
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Should we make sinners comfortable in the church? The conviction of sin by the Holy Spirit will make an unbeliever very uncomfortable in a worship service. This is the way God made man, so that he will respond to the gospel message. Actually, the same is true for carnal believers. More →
Why Bible Study?
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What is the value of Bible study to you? The apostle Paul reminded Timothy of the reason he had such a mature faith in the Lord, “that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:15) More →
That’s Legalism!
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How do you understand the term “legalism”? The way you define this word is important to the application of Scripture in your life. What does legalism mean to you? If it means trying to earn salvation by keeping the law, you are right: “for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.” (Galatians 2:16) More →