This was the theme for our 2017 Northside Lectureship from October 6th to 8th. We have five lessons studying this subject: A Better Congregation Begins With Me When I Am Truly Converted (Dave Kimmons, South Park Avenue Church of Christ) A Better Congregation Begins With Me When I Begin To Love More (Frank Barnes, Bartley […]
Being Productive in the Lord’s Work
September 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Things Not Needed Eloquent Speech (1 Cor. 2:1-4). Secular Education (Acts 4:13). Riches and Great Wealth (Matt. 8:20). Perfect Health (2 Cor. 12:10). Convenience (Acts 16:19-34). Things That Are Needed A Good Example (Rom. 12:1, 2). Diligence (2 Tim. 2:15). Liberality (2 Cor. 9:6, 7). Love of Lost Souls (Rom. 10:1-3).
Rooted in Christ
June 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Colossians 2:7 The Strength that is in Christ – ROOTED The Source of the Strength that is in Christ – BUILT UP The Stability that is in the Faith of Christ – ESTABLISHED The Surpassing Joy that is in the Faith of Christ – ABOUNDING THANKSGIVING
Walking in the Daylight
June 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
John 11:9-10 Walking in the Daylight: A Time to Work (John 11:9) A Time When Work is Done (John 11:10)
Bible Q-n-A: Questions Concerning the Kingdom of Heaven
February 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Before getting into the questions I want to let you know about the new Facebook page for Bible Q-n-A: Where You Ask the Questions and the Bible Gives the Answers. This is where you can follow discussions and ask your Bible questions: www.facebook.com/BibleQnAOnline. Whether you want to discuss the questions answered in this column or ask […]
Marks of Maturity
January 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Text: Philippians 3:15-21 Marked by the right attitudes (Phil. 3:15-16, cf. Phil. 3:7-12). “Mature” (Phil. 3:15) and “Perfected” (Phil. 3:12) are from the same word. Paul is connecting Christian maturity to the “mind” he just described (Phil. 3:7-14). “This mind” of maturity is one that understands the value of Scriptural knowledge in comparison to any […]
The Precious Soul of Man
January 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Of the things we count precious in this life, how often do we think of our own soul? Or, for that matter, the souls of others? Jesus said that there is nothing more precious, i.e. of greater value, than our own soul. “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, […]
A Voice for God
January 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
John’s Voice for God Exemplifies… The Kind Of Voice That Bring Others To Faith In Christ (John 1:7, 22-23, 25, 28). 1 John 5:9-11, “testimony” Unlike the Synoptic Gospels and most other NT writings, John’s Gospel never uses the noun “faith,” always the verb “believe.” This small stylistic difference makes John’s presentation of salvation much […]
A New Year Prayer – Psalm 31
January 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Psalm 31 is a beautiful expression of trust in God. David expresses his trust in God even in times of terrible trouble. He knew that, through trust in God’s provision and protection, that he would be triumphant over any trial. One commentator outlines Psalm 31 as the four seasons of the year.* Autumn (Ps. 31:1-8), […]
My Personal Commitment to Christ
December 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Introduction Job’s illustration of personal commitment to God. The only way we will be able to withstand the onslaught of attacks against our faith is if it is our own faith – if is our own personal commitment to Christ! Some passages that define “Personal Commitment” Matthew 16:24 Romans 6:16 Romans 6:1, 2 Jesus set […]