Many homosexuals and those who support their lifestyle have argued that those who are gay are so because of their genetic makeup, i.e., they were born gay. This was given as a reason why we cannot say that homosexuality is wrong because, after all, they cannot help it. Supposedly, there was scientific evidence to back […]
Continue reading... May 13, 2009
Do You Have The Lord?
Tim Haile has recently written an article about what it means to “have the Lord.” It is about our fellowship with God and how to maintain that fellowship. Here is an excerpt from the article: Over the years I have been asked this question many times. The question is scriptural and good, but I fear […]
Continue reading... May 7, 2009
Miss California & Gay Marriage – A Different Perspective
Much has been said in the past couple of weeks about Miss USA pageant contestant Carrie Prejean (Miss California) and her answer to a judge’s question about same-sex marriage. Ms. Prejean responded by stating her belief that marriage should be between one man and one woman. The subject of same-sex marriage is a very divisive […]
Continue reading... May 3, 2009
All Will Know Me
The Hebrew writer quoted from Jeremiah 31:31-34 to show the promise of the new covenant (Hebrews 8:8-12). Long before it came into effect, God planned for the new covenant to replace the old one that God had made with the Jews after leading them out of Egyptian bondage. There are a few characteristics of the […]
Continue reading... May 1, 2009
Offering an Invitation in the Assembly
Typically, at the end of a sermon, the gospel preacher will offer an invitation. I do it and I know many others who do as well. But why? Is there a reason for doing it, or is it just a long-held tradition that we mindlessly practice? Before we consider this question, we should be sure […]
Continue reading... May 1, 2009
The Grace-Unity Movement
The grace-unity movement has been one of the major controversies among brethren over the past twenty years or so. It is often called “unity in diversity” and it is the idea that we can continue to have unity despite our differences in matters that pertain to the faith because the grace of God saves us […]
Continue reading... May 1, 2009
Who Is My Brother?
“Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king” (1 Peter 2:17). The brotherhood that Peter mentioned was a special group of people. We know this because it was distinguished from “all people” in the same verse. Because a distinction was made, it would be good for us to understand who our brethren […]
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