During the ministry of Jesus on this earth, demons–who were under the sway of Satan, “the ruler of the demons” (Luke 11:15)–were permitted, by God, a certain (but limited) exercise over individuals. The purpose of allowing demon-possession seemed to be to prove Jesus’ power and authority over all things, including the spirit realm (cf. Matt. 12:28; Mark 1:27). Demon-possession ceased when the…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 213)
There are some people who see a bee hive and very carefully pass it on by. Then, there are others, who see a bee hive, walk over and shake it up, and then flee the scene without giving it another thought. Some folks just like to stir up trouble. Unfortunately, stirring up trouble is not limited to an activity with a bee…
As of March 10, 2015, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), which is the largest Presbyterian denomination, is only seven votes away from changing its definition of marriage to include same-sex unions. Amazing that some think man’s vote is the deciding factor in various matters. This got me to thinking. Some congregations of the church of Christ are only seven votes away from using…
Every so often a new list of names will appear. These lists vary — The List of the Wealthiest People in the World, The List of the Most Influential People in the World, The List of America’s Most-Wanted, etc., etc. Then, on a smaller scale and more personal level, there are other lists — Christmas Card List, Student Enrollment List, Church Membership…
There is much discussion about whether it is acceptable (according to Scripture) to have an instrument in the worship of the church. There is much that has been said on both sides of the issue, but it comes down to one and only one question—What does the Bible say? That’s all that matters! This will surprise some of you initially to read,…
With nearly every earthly blessing, there is the ability to measure it. If you get a raise or a bonus at work, the amount can be measured. If the local produce market “throws in” a few extra pounds of fruit, the weight can be measured. If a neighbor brings over a chocolate cake, even the calories can be measured. Every earthly blessing…
The lost sheep of God’s people Upon selecting the twelve men who would be His closest companions, His most devoted students and the foundational stones for His church, Jesus sent His apostles out to preach, but only to a select group of people. They were not to go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans, but only “to the lost sheep of the…
The Lord makes available to Christian an innumerable sum of spiritual blessings—blessings which are beyond our full comprehension, beyond our imagination, beyond anything we can even measure. And, these blessings (which are of a spiritual nature) are only accessed in one place—in Christ (Eph. 1:3)! If you were to try to make a list of these blessings in Christ, which ones would…