You may have been there before. You disagree with a friend over something. Neither of you is willing to change your view, neither is having success convincing the other. So, rather than push the disagreement to the point of straining your friendship, one of you says “Well, let’s just agree to disagree.” This means that you will accept that you disagree on this topic and not try to convince the other anymore, which sounds very inclusive and accepting! But when it comes to theo

In the world of Biblical academics, there are no lack of theories stating that the New Testament was not written in the first century by the apostles and prophets. While these theories are many and varied, most of them carry a common underlying premise: The rejection of the supernatural and the miraculous as they search for purely human means by which the harmony of scripture and fulfilled prophesy could happen. As a result, they invent increasingly complex theories...

One of the unpleasant facts about evangelism is that sometimes people will reject the gospel. That is not the outcome we want, nor the outcome we expect, but it is a possibility. For many people, that fact will send them into a spiral of negativity. They might think “why even try if the effort will be worthless?” However, if we don’t try, then the gospel will never be spread...

For nearly a decade studies have been reported on “the loneliness epidemic.” People have become increasingly isolated and lonely, a trend which contributes to problems such as depression, anxiety, lack of motivation, increased substance use, and more. This only got worse during the 2020 COVID lock downs. To alleviate loneliness, people often turn to social media to gain some sense of connection with others. However, this generally intensifies their symptoms because...

It’s no secret that many congregations are shrinking, some to the point of permanently closing their doors. This is tragic and not something we want to happen to our congregation. The question quickly becomes: “Why does this happen?” It is easy to point the finger at the sinful world and shifts in culture, and those do play a part. But, another part of the problem in many locations is a lack of effective evangelism. Again, we ask, “Why are they not doing effective evangelism?

We often talk about the dangers of intoxication. However, for the person who is struggling with substance use, they may feel that there is no benefit to coming off the substances. Many people who resort to substance use do so because they are trying to escape the painful realities of their life. For that person, being sober is scarier than the inability to think straight when intoxicated. With that in mind, let's examine some of the benefits of sobriety...

Ever heard of a theory called the Documentary Hypothesis? It’s popular among sceptic scholars who claim that the first five books of the Bible (called the Pentateuch) were not written by Moses. They claim that the Pentateuch is instead a compilation of four different documents, assembled by a later redactor or editor. But, honestly... does it even matter who wrote the Pentateuch? In short, yes, it matters. Firstly, in numerous places, the Pentateuch itself claims that Moses

According to certain theologians, some of God’s commands seem to unequally impact those who have been harmed by cruel people. Because of this the argument is made that God’s commands don’t pertain in certain situations. These are often presented in hypothetical “what if” statements. These statements are formed in such a way where following God’s commands looks like the cruel option, and going against God’s law seems like the merciful option...

While sin in general hinders the work of ministry, one specific sin will absolutely destroy a person’s effectiveness: the sin of pride. Pride is probably one of the hardest sins to overcome, because the prideful person doesn’t think they have anything to overcome. As the old saying goes, “Admitting you have a problem is the first step in recovery.” The Bible has a lot to say about how pride will hinder the work of ministry.

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when members of the church of Christ were known as people who knew the word. Sadly, that cannot be said quite as confidently about us in more recent decades. Too many people make excuses for not memorizing Scripture. They may say that they are not smart enough or that it is too difficult. They may say they are too busy. Regardless of which excuse someone uses, they are refusing to put the work in - but it can be done...

For many years we have hosted an annual Apologetics seminar in November. Two important questions often arise about this practice. The first question is, what does apologetics mean? The second is, why do we host these seminars on such a frequent basis? These are great questions! This brief explanation will help everyone better understand the value of these seminars and hopefully motivate us to share this opportunity with everyone we know...

Many people think that Bible reading and Bible study are the same. They are not. Simply reading the Bible is great for familiarizing ourselves with scripture, and for setting our minds on things above, rather than on things bellow. Bible study, however, goes deeper than Bible reading.

Many of us struggle with feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. These feelings impact many different areas of our lives. The area that we are going to discuss today is our Bible study.

The doctrine of Premillennialism relies on the false premise that Jesus failed in His mission when He came to earth two thousand years ago. The claim is that Jesus was supposed to set up an earthly kingdom in Jerusalem. When the Jews rejected Him, they thwarted God’s plan and the church was set up as an emergency backup plan. It also relies on the false premise that the return of Christ will be preceded by various signs, which will alert the faithful that His return is immine

We need to honor and protect God’s holy name, and resolve to use it only when we are addressing Him in prayer or speaking of Him. His name should never be used in a selfish way, it should never become just another flippant phrase whether said by lip or in a text message: both are disrespectful.

The Almighty God is ever present to faithfully honor His promises of covenant and mercy.

Who will carry the torch for you once you have gone to your eternal reward?

...appearing ignorant might be embarrassing, and maybe your faith was shaken enough that your trust in them has been eroded. What do you do?

No matter how many times you may read the Sermon on the Mount over a lifetime, it just keeps giving, providing spiritual sustenance...