CoreyBarnette – Cartersville church of Christ

If Peter Could Be Forgiven, Then So Can We

I would guess that many Bible students would think of Peter as a great example of faithfulness and service. However, it is good to be reminded that such a great man was just that, a man. That means at times, Peter sinned. That also means that he needed forgiveness. When we accept that he could

Marriage

In the recent past of mankind, there have been some who have worked to change the way man thinks about marriage. Even though some have heeded to the calls of change, the definition of marriage still remains the same. After the creation of man, there was a statement made by God that showed His understanding

Parenting

A child's hand on top of the parent's hands

Over the years there have been numerous books written on the job of parenting. The subject has been addressed on different talk shows and in magazines. There are so many “experts” that say try this or that. It seems everyone, even if he does not a have a child of his own, has an opinion

What Are We Seeking?

The Bible makes it clear that there are two different types of life that a man can choose to live. One is a righteous life that is demonstrated by living in obedience to God’s Word. The other is a wicked life that is lived in rejection of God’s Word. Each person must choose his own

Faith That Would Not Burn (Part Two)

At the appointed time, the Chaldeans followed the order of Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 3:7). However, what about the Jewish young men? The Bible records that certain Chaldeans came to Nebuchadnezzar and said, “There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king,

Walking Worthy Of The Lord

A person walking uphill on sand with the sunrise-sunset to his left.

I have a feeling that many who read this article will echo my sentiment when I say that none of us are truly worthy of the Lord. Jesus’ sacrifice was not because mankind had been so good, but rather because mankind had been so bad. Paul did a masterful job of describing the deplorable state

The House That the LORD Built

A small wooden home being held by a couple's hands

Long ago, the Psalmist wrote, “Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain” (Psm. 127:1). The great lesson is that with the LORD there is strength and security. Away from the LORD, there is vanity. This truth was

Light Affliction

Elderly hands pinching two leaves and a sprig of berries.

When one studies the life of Paul, it is hard not to come away with admiration for his great dedication. When he persecuted the church, Paul believed wholeheartedly that he was doing the will of God. “And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God

No Prophet is Accepted in His Own Country

View of a cliff from on high with mist in the background.

Early in the earthly ministry of Jesus, the Lord addressed a problem that hindered some from accepting the truth. After teaching in Galilee, the Bible records, “And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for

No More Hypotheticals

A photo of the United States from space.

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

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