Posts from 2022
Our Suffering and Sinless Savior
The suffering of Christ was necessary to provide the means for our salvation from sin. No amount of money could purchase it. The precious blood of the Son of God was required. (I Pet. 1:18,19). Our Savior also had to be sinless. How could a sinful man be the ultimate sacrifice for a sinful people? Both in Prophecy and in fulfillment the death of Jesus of Nazareth, God in human form, was to be that perfect sacrifice for the sins…
Repentance and Forgiveness
Jesus often taught on the importance of forgiveness in his personal ministry. Following his model prayer in which He mentions forgiveness as an important petition to the Father, He said, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if, you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matt. 6:12,14,15) Some of our Lord’s parables emphasized the importance of forgiveness. (cf. Matt. 18:21-35) Jesus also exemplified the spirit…
In Making Moral Decisions
The Bible does not give a “thus saith the Lord” for every situation and decision that should concern the faithful Christian. Yet, it is “profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness…” (II Tim. 3:16) Also, “His divine power has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue”. (II Pet. 1:3) This means that God has given us guidance or instruction for…
Improving the Quality of Our Worship (Part 2)
Every worship service, especially on the Lord’s day, should be a victory celebration. It is a celebration of the vic- tory Jesus claimed over sin, death and the grave, as well as the victory we can claim through His victory. If He had not come forth from the tomb in His glorified body, the first day of the week would have no more significance than any other day in the week. What a joy it is to meet with fellow…
Improving the Quality of Our Worship (Part 1)
Worshipping God is a vital part of our service to God. That’s why so much emphasis is given to it in both Testa- ments and from the beginning of man’s existence. Of course, worship can be in private as an individual (Matt. 6:6), with the family or a small group (Acts 16:13), as well as when the church comes together (I Corinthians 11:17ff). This article will focus on the public assembly. Have you ever said, or heard someone say, “I…