Category: Faithfulness

“Fundamental” Church Father?

“FUNDAMENTAL” CHURCH FATHER? It would not be truthful to say that all the early church fathers were Fundamentalists like we think of the word today. But what is totally truthful is that all of the Fundamentals of the faith are as ancient as the… Continue Reading ““Fundamental” Church Father?”

The Apostle Paul

I Corinthians 1:18 – “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” The Apostle Paul’s life falls in line with this verse he wrote to the Corinthians. For… Continue Reading “The Apostle Paul”

ORDINARY MEN

Matthew 28:18-20 – And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the… Continue Reading “ORDINARY MEN”

Proper Study of & Response to God’s Word

We need to do more than just topical studies in the Bible. A topical study is looking up all the relevant passages to a certain topic and studying those. This is not a bad way to study the Bible, but we also need to… Continue Reading “Proper Study of & Response to God’s Word”

The Importance of Bible Study

Deuteronomy 8:3 “And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that… Continue Reading “The Importance of Bible Study”

Reflections on Goodbyes and the Lords Will and Direction

II Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.” Sometimes the Lord ordains the sun to set on one chapter of your life,… Continue Reading “Reflections on Goodbyes and the Lords Will and Direction”

Hearken… TO DO Them – part 2

Hearken… TO DO Them – part 2 (Deuteronomy 4:1-14) Deuteronomy 4:1 “Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the… Continue Reading “Hearken… TO DO Them – part 2”

Where is your Heart?

WHERE IS YOUR HEART? (Mark 7:6-9, 20-23) Mark 7:6-8 – “He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Howbeit in vain… Continue Reading “Where is your Heart?”

Obedient Faith

“But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:” – Romans 16:26 “A praying faith keeps the commandments of God and does those… Continue Reading “Obedient Faith”

THE WAY OF BALAAM

BALAAM AND TODAY’S CHURCH – The account of Balaam in the Old Testament serves as a warning to today’s church to not disobey God; to build up our faith and to build up our hope. (Romans 15:4 – For whatsoever things were written aforetime… Continue Reading “THE WAY OF BALAAM”