The struggle with sin continues. This struggle will continue and will get even more difficult the close we get to the return of Christ. No matter how bad the battle gets we must not give up the fight. I came across an article by Dr. Chuck Betters. Read it carefully and you will find some…
The scriptures tell us in Second Timothy to “Study to show ourselves approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Once an individual makes that first step to accept Christ as his Lord and Savior he begins a journey of spiritual growth that is orchestrated by…
“It was Christmas Eve 1921. I was fifteen years old and feeling like the world had caved in on me because there just hadn’t been enough money to buy me the rifle that I’d wanted for Christmas. We did the chores early that night for some reason. I just figured Pa wanted a little extra…
I saw an article the other day that really caught my attention. It was a survey done throughtout America that revealed where the most happiest people live. I found that it is very interesting how the southern states seemed to find themselves near the top of the list mixed in with states that have a…
I asked God for strenght that I might achieve I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey I was asked for health that I might do greater things I was given infirmity that I might do better things I asked for riches that I might be happy I was given poverty that…
Evaluation of a Theological Journal Article GEDU5311 Chris Noland pastorchris@westendconnect.com Evaluation of: Servanthood: Jesus’ Countercultural Call To Christian Leaders by John C. Hutchison. Bibliotheca Sacra 166 (January-March 2009):53-69 Titles The title of this article: “Servanthood: Jesus’ Countercultural Call to Christian Leaders” really caught my attention. So many times we fail to realize that a true…
The Bible teaches us to “Study to show thyself approved unto God.” One of the things that I enjoy is spending time in the study of God’s Word. The Lord has blessed me with a good Biblical education from Piedmont Baptist College. I have also been blessed with several years of experience in ministry. I…
As I was browsing the news I came across an article that in my opinion is simply appalling. Here is the article: A North Carolina pastor plans to host a Halloween event at his church to burn heretical books. At the top of the list — the Bible. Pastor Marc Grizzard claims the King James…
Sin is such a terrible thing. I know in my life that when I sin it makes me feel so bad. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth and it causes me to be depressed. Sin also seperates me from God, it hinders my relationship with Him. Prayers go unanswered as a result of…
I have just finished reading a book by John MacAuthor on the Vanishing Conscience. This is a must read for all Christians. The struggle with sin in the life of a Christian is so very hard and confusing. It is hard to understand how we can have the spirit of God in us yet we…
Pastor Chris Noland 