As one reads through the New Testament, it is not difficult to find and understand the verses that pertain to music in New Testament worship. In fact, they all, without exception, emphasize the same type of music—i.e., singing (Matt. 26:30; Mark 14:26; Acts 16:25; Rom. 15:9; 1 Cor. 14:15; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Heb. 2:12; 13:15; Jas. 5:13). Still, it is often…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 185)
Political party loyalty is an amazingly personal matter, and it is so ingrained in people that most will vote for their party’s candidate regardless of who the person is. There have actually been occasions when voters knowingly voted for a dead man because of their unwavering allegiance to their party. Some would never consider leaving their party because it has been the…
Do you really believe that God loves all people? Well, He does (John 3:16)! Do you really believe that God sent Jesus to die for all people? Well, He did (Heb. 2:9)! Do you really believe that God wants all people to be saved? Well, He does (1 Tim. 2:4)! Do you really believe that the gospel is for all people? Well,…
If you tried to carry an ice cream cone inside your shirt, how do you think that would work out? Definitely not well, and it would make a huge mess. What about if you tried to carry fire inside your shirt? How do you think that would work out? That may seem like a silly question, but there are too many who…
“I am so busy right now. I need a day off. I need a day for me. I can’t do everything. There’s just too much going on. I’ll be there when I can, but I can’t guarantee anything. Really, missing is not too big a deal.” Some Christians will offer a variety of reasons as to why they do not attend the…
Over the last couple decades, homeschooling children has become more and more common, growing over 60 percent just in the last decade. The surge has been especially noticeable just in the last couple years. Each parent needs to make the decision that fits their children and family the best, as homeschooling is not for everyone. But, on another subject, every parent that…
It was recently noted by some researchers, who study the ins and outs of twenty-first century relationships, “If partners start a conversation in a negative manner, 97% of the time that conversation will end negatively.” Haven’t you known that to be true in your own experience? Of course, God told us that about 3,000 years ago. Consider some of the heavenly wisdom…
Happiness. Everybody wants it. But it is so elusive. Well-meaning folks search for it in all sorts of places. Some seek it in material things. Some through substance abuse. Some through sexual escapades. Most through their own selfish ambitions. On the other hand, there are some people who believe there is no way to be truly happy. Ask yourself, “Does God want…