Category: Obedience

The Captain Of Their Salvation

There are many different occasions in which the Bible records details of our Savior.  Each of those references is worthy of our attention and study.  After all, Christians should be striving to be more like Jesus on a regular basis.  The writer of Hebrews stated, “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower

No More Hypotheticals

For many years, preachers in American congregations of the church of Christ have tried to warn and prepare the brethren of hardships that were to come.  Different verses have been used to emphasize the growing threats.  Take for instance the following, “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2

Do We Really Love God?

Jesus made it clear that “the first and great commandment” is “…Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” (Matt. 22:37-38). There is no way that we can be pleasing to God if we do not love Him more than anything else.

How Sure Are You?

The issue of faith is of supreme importance.  The writer of Hebrews stated, “But without faith it is impossible to please him:  for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Heb. 11:6).  To support this truth, the Hebrews writer used

He Did It Anyway

It is incredibly disappointing to know that so many people are either ignorant, or have been taught incorrectly about the death of Jesus.  Believe it or not, you might even encounter some who claim that Jesus did not realize why He came to Earth.  Let me state, before I go any further, that Jesus knew

Psalm One

The book of Psalms is a priceless treasure.  No doubt they were a source of great comfort and knowledge to those in the past.  Thankfully, God has seen fit to preserve these writings for subsequent generations. From the very outset, the Bible student is privileged to glean great spiritual wealth from what we call Psalm

What Day Is The Lord’s Day?

I will begin by stating that each day is a gift of God.  “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psm. 118:24).  However, there is a certain day that has been given the designation “the Lord’s day”.  John wrote, “I was in the Spirit on

Lord, Are There Few That Be Saved?

While working during His earthly ministry, Jesus was asked a question that might have crossed your mind at some time.  “Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved…” (Luke 13:23)?  It is has been the concern of many whether or not they will get to Heaven.  The answer that Jesus gave

No More Chances

It is not a matter of if, but when.  Eventually, the opportunities to obey the Gospel will end.  Peter explained, “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the

Remember Lot’s Wife

How much value do you place on studying the Old Testament?   You might be surprised, but  some seem to think that a study of the Old Testament is a waste of time and energy.  The idea is that since we live under the New Testament/Law of Christ, we ought to avoid the Old Testament.  Is