Imagine This

Living among us are millions of people who have never really understood the gospel.   Millions of these people have no interest in going to a church or even learning the Christian message.   After a variety of attempts to advertise, a local church decides to send a couple of its members out to where the...

Woe is me if I do not Preach the Gospel!

What was going through the mind of Paul when he said this?  Have you ever wondered what Paul thought might happen to him if he did not preach the gospel? Obviously, Paul believed that if he did not preach the gospel, he would experience bad consequences. Does the phrase, “woe is me” give us any clue as...

When Leaders think too Highly of Themselves

Holding a position of authority can be spiritually dangerous. Unless a man possesses true humility, he will likely one day commit prideful sins of presumption. David believed that sins of presumption are very serious. “Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me....

Making Decisions in Accordance with God’s Will

 The Bible seems to indicate that God leads His people: “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:6).  “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye” (Psalms 32:8b).  What is the nature of this guidance? How does this...

“Biblical accountability”

The Bible teaches that Christians are under the authority of Jesus Christ. He is Lord. Anyone who is not under the authority of Jesus Christ is not a Christian. During this age, Jesus has relegated authority to His Church. Most Christians agree on this but how that authority plays out can vary from church to...