Contortionists are often a favorite act at a circus, as they often twist themselves into reality-defying shapes and positions.  While that is entertaining, it is anything but entertaining when some individuals today are like contortionists when it comes to the subject of the essentiality of baptism for salvation—they twist themselves into reality-defying positions to avoid the truth so plainly taught in Scripture. …

Sometimes I stand in awe of how clearly and simply God reveals truth to us and how often we fail to see it. God loves us so much that He gave His Son to save us, and He is not trying to make the path to heaven hidden in some mystical way. He gives us deep, profound truth about so many things,…

Do you get tired of being so good all the time? Well, that’s probably a quick “no.” We all sin and fall short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23) and perhaps more frequently than we wish. No one is good except God (Mark 10:18). So, let me rephrase. Do you ever get tired of trying to be a good Christian all…

The sea of religious division can sometimes seem quite overwhelming today—like attempting to swim in rough seas in the middle of the ocean.  So here’s a question: Could you attend a church where they do not teach the truth about salvation? If a church does not teach God’s truth about how to be saved, then attendees and listeners would continually and incurably…

In Paul’s description of the fact that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil, there is a truth that can so easily be overlooked. We read his words and compare ourselves to the wealth of those in Palm Beach and then conclude that what is said has little to do with us. Look at the context of…

One of the biggest motivators you can receive is a charge from one of your superiors. A charge is an authoritative instruction in matters of extraordinary importance. Whether it is an officer in the military, a manager at work, or a parent, a charge is able to clarify exactly what is expected of you. It focuses your goal, eliminates alternatives, and lays…

In our postmodern world and ever-adapting culture, the concept of (and even the word) “obedience” is offensive to many and rejected as “oppressive” or “dictatorial.”  Sometimes the discontent toward that subject even makes its way into the church and into Christian homes.  Yet, the Bible gives clear instructions where obedience must be practiced in the Christian life.  But is there ever an…

It was two weeks ago that we spent time looking at Paul and his love for the lost. That article ended with a long list that showed his heart when he established the church in Thessalonica. The last paragraph indicated we would write more later. Paul’s life imitated the life of Jesus, and Paul encouraged others to do likewise (1 Cor. 11:1).…