My wife sent me a text the other day that said: “Just because you did it does not mean you’re guilty.”
There was no context to this statement, so I proceeded to do what any good husband would do in this situation: I panicked and racked my brain trying to figure out what I had done wrong.
For once, I came up empty.
So, in response, I played dumb. Well, I guess it wasn’t actually playing, as I really was clueless. Not the best strategy, as any good husband will tell you, but unfortunately, it was the only thing I could…
Brethren often talk about “the five steps of salvation,” in reference to man’s part in his response to the gospel. Although there is value to this concise list, the Bible never speaks of “The Five Steps Of Salvation” as it is typically used today. Don’t misunderstand me, I believe in what is typically referred to as “the five steps” because you can put clear Bible verses after each of the “steps!” My concern is that constant reference to “man’s part,” may make man’s response more important in some people’s minds than “God’s part.” The formula, though useful , can…
THE DILIGENCE OF JESUS
(by Heath Rogers)
Christians are not saved to sit. We are not to put our spiritual lives on "autopilot" and expect any favorable results. The Bible contains repeated admonitions for us to be diligent in our efforts to grow spiritually and to serve the Lord.
We often learn best with the reinforcement of a good example. If we need an example of diligence, we need look no further than our Lord.
Jesus showed diligence in His youth. The Lord's family traveled to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover…
“Let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25)
Notice the reasons why you should attend every…
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Every member must realize that the Lord has already assigned them specific duties like helping to restore brothers who have been caught in any trespass (Gal. 6:l) and bearing one another's burdens (Gal. 6:2).
Each one of us is under the commission we call great (Mk. 16:15,…
While working out I was pressing more weight than I should have. In my mind I am still in my twenties. I started my third set … 5… 6 … halfway through the last rep my arms decided enough was enough. I was abruptly reminded that the half-century is in my rear-view mirror by several years. Seeing no other option, I shifted a little to the right, dropped the weight and fell off the bench. Now if this had occurred at home, that would have been the end of the story. However, I was blessed to enjoy this…