The church of Laodicea was the last of the seven churches seen in the book of Revelation. It is also the worst of all the churches. It is the only church of the seven that Jesus gives absolutely nothing positive. Because of the sin of this church, they receive the greatest condemnation of…
In our study of Romans, we have come now to the second major division of the book. The first section of Romans showed us that people have no hope of obtaining righteousness on their own. We are all condemned in our sin. The second major division of the book of Romans covers 3:21-5:21. In this…
The Bible clearly teaches us the importance of church attendance. There are many principles given to us in scripture that shows us the need to gather together with other believers for worship. There are several reasons as to why we should go to church; however, there are two reasons that I would like to focus…
I am thankful that I have never been through a church split as a pastor. I pray that I never will. However, this is an interesting article by Mark Barnard that sheds light on how a church can heal following a split. I think it is helpful information for all of us who are in…
I have decided to write a blog series on the importance of attending church. To begin with, I would like to share some quotes on a more lighter note regarding church attendance. I hope these will be an encouragement to you. Some will convict you and some will bring tears and others will make you…
Lately, I have become increasingly disturbed and burdened over the lack of spiritual vigor in the church. I have seen people that once were faithful to every aspect of the church, slowly slip away. I am bothered by those who only attend church on Sunday mornings and the only time they come to church on…
Life is very hard and it is sometimes very difficult for us to be thankful. During the Thanksgiving season, we tend to put on a good front. We smile and give testimony of the things we are thankful for; yet, deep in our hearts, we are suffering. We have burdens that no one else…
The doctrine of total depravity teaches that man is affected by the fall in a most negative sense. In other words, every part of man has been affected by sin. The truth concerning total depravity is seen here in Romans chapter three. Paul mentions that there is ‘none who are righteous.’ The idea that every…
The Church in Sardis has no Nicolaitans, no Balaam, no Jezebel. But there is worse evil than the presence of what is morally and doctrinally corrupt.[1] This church was simply spiritually dead. There was a numbness about them. They were numb toward sin and toward the things of God. They were complacent and satisfied.…
In chapter two of Romans, we learn that God’s judgment for all people deals with ones heart and character. It is not about what we see on the outside, it is what God sees in the heart. However, even though all people are judged equally, God does make a distinction between the Jews and the…
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