Hindrances to Understanding the Bible

Hindrances to Understanding the Bible

I think that, perhaps, the greatest hindrance to understanding the Bible is that people do not read and study it very much.  Far too many Bibles collect dust and are often used as filing cabinets for valuable papers.  It is impossible to know what is contained in the...
A Peril of Preaching

A Peril of Preaching

It has long been understood by those heralding the gospel of Christ, there is a peril connected to the great privilege. The peril being considered falls under the common understanding of the practice by some who “shoot the messenger.” This reaction to preaching the...
Unity of Believers

Unity of Believers

Unity of Believers Jesus advocated for unity, praying for His followers to be unified as He is with God. Despite numerous denominations and diverse church names contradicting His teachings, the Bible clearly calls for oneness in spirit and faith. This division leads...
Citizenship

Citizenship

Citizenship Christians belong to two kingdoms, an earthly kingdom and the heavenly kingdom. Earthly laws, divinely ordained, must be followed. The heavenly kingdom, foreseen in prophecy and realized on Pentecost Day, grants eternal citizenship to those baptized under...
The Cost of Freedom

The Cost of Freedom

On July 2, 1716 the Continental Congress of the 13 colonies wrote the Declaration of Independence. This was approved on July 4, 1776. This document declared the colonies would be free from the rule of the king of England. The people had been oppressed by the monarch...