The local church is God’s “missionary society” — the organization through which we work to spread the gospel. Though man has concocted many different schemes and systems since the time when Jesus established His church, the Lord’s design is that His message is proclaimed through the work of individuals and local churches. Paul mentions the [...]
Sounding Forth the Word
Posted on December 8, 2011 at 11:15 pm by Andy Sochor
Reporting Back to Antioch
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 2:21 am by Andy Sochor
Following the preaching trip that took them through such places as Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe, Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch. Luke records, “When they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the [...]
Placing Membership with a Local Church
Posted on April 19, 2011 at 11:42 pm by Andy Sochor
The New Testament stresses the importance of Christians being part of a local congregation. But how does one join or place membership with a local church? At what point does one become a part of a congregation of God’s people? If we look at Saul’s effort to join the church in Jerusalem, we will see [...]
What Happened After Saul’s Conversion?
Posted on March 31, 2011 at 5:59 pm by Andy Sochor
We often talk about the conversion of Saul – later known as the apostle Paul – because of the important lessons to be found about how one becomes a Christian. But what about after Saul’s conversion? There are important lessons here as well. Let’s look at what Saul did following his conversion.
Church Services vs. The Super Bowl
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 1:23 am by Andy Sochor
The biggest sporting event of the year — the Super Bowl — will kickoff this Sunday at 6:30pm. The televised game garners much attention, even from those who are not sports fans. Super Bowl parties, large and small, will be held in every part of the country.
Many congregations typically have regular assemblies scheduled during this [...]
Why Do We Assemble?
Posted on July 11, 2009 at 2:09 pm by Andy Sochor
The New Testament gives three reasons why it is important for Christians to assemble:
We assemble to worship God (John 4:24).
We assemble to encourage our brethren (Hebrews 10:25).
We assemble to gain encouragement from our brethren (Hebrews 10:25).
Once we reach a point where we need no encouragement because it has become impossible for us to fall, and [...]
“Let the Women Keep Silent in the Churches”
Posted on June 10, 2009 at 11:04 pm by Andy Sochor
[This article was written by Tim Haile.]
For centuries, questions and controversies have existed among religious people over the role of women in the work and worship of the local church. Two extreme positions have arisen:
Some have concluded that the Bible authorizes women to preach and hold positions of authority within the local church. I am [...]
