In order to become a Christian, one must “confess” his faith in Jesus Christ (Rom. 10:9-10). Of course, a Christian must continue to “confess” Christ (1 John 4:15). When a child of God sins, God calls upon him to “confess” his sins to our Father in heaven (1 John 1:9). The Greek word for “confess” is homologeo, which is a compound word,…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 150)
“I think the church ought to be more loving.” “I think the church should reach out to our visitors better.” “I think the church members should invite each other into their homes.” “I think the church members should write cards of encouragement to each other.” “I think the church should learn to greet one another and see people at services outside their…
“I hear people talking about the church and how important it is to them, but I have found that I feel closer to God on my own. I found a way that gets me reconnected with Him. I know that I am right with Him. I don’t need the church to be close to God.” This has been the general reaction of…
It used to be that individuals were arrested for public drunkenness. That’s very rare anymore. Rather we seem to find great amusement and are brought to laughter at the sight (and sound) of such today. It used to be that sex outside of marriage (i.e., adultery, marriage) was frowned upon and looked at with public shame. Again, that’s very rare anymore. Rather…
I started reading a “religious” book this morning that is written (supposedly) for “Christians” to help them have a closer relationship with God and a better understanding of grace. The very first sentence of the book in chapter one states, “The Law makes rebels of people who want to love and be loved.” My one-word commentary of that statement is: WRONG! There…
“The church is one of those things that we can ‘take it or leave it.’ Right? As long as I read the Bible, live a life in tune with God’s will, do good unto others, keep myself unspotted from worldly things, and serve my fellow man, does it really matter if I am a part of the church or not?” Sometimes that…
Think about all of the protective measures that we take in our lives in various applications. We put up “baby gates” to protect our kids from falling down the stairs. We put up “Beware of Dog” signs to protect our neighbors from our K-9 friends. We wear seatbelts to protect ourselves in the event of an accident. We take great steps to…
The New Testament of Jesus Christ teaches us through inspired commands that God’s children are to “love” our fellowman (Matt. 22:39), “love” our “enemies” (Matt. 5:44), “love one another” in the church (John 13:34), “love” “all (not just some of) the saints” (Eph. 1:15), and “love” our spouse (Eph. 5:25; Tit. 2:4). In other words, we are to exhibit love for all…