Children grow up learning about Noah and the ark. As adults, we study the record of the flood and strive to learn the lessons it teaches – why it happened, how Noah was saved, Noah’s example of obedience, as so on. But there are also important lessons for us that came immediately after the flood. [...]
After the Flood
Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:45 pm by Andy Sochor
“I Will Build My Church”
Posted on May 4, 2011 at 12:53 am by Andy Sochor
One of the more significant statements in the revelation of God’s plan was Jesus’ promise to His apostles, “I will build My church” (Matthew 16:18). Let’s break down this statement and see what Jesus is teaching here.
Some Thoughts on Easter
Posted on April 23, 2011 at 3:24 am by Andy Sochor
As the religious world prepares for the Easter holiday this Sunday, let us be reminded of what the Bible has to say on the topic.
Is Easter in the Bible? Yes and no, depending on what is meant by the question. Is the word Easter in the Bible. Yes, if you’re reading the King James Version. [...]
Some Reflections on the 2011 Florida College Chorus Tour
Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:45 pm by Andy Sochor
Being a former student of Florida College and knowing a good number of people who have an affinity to the school, I thought it was important to pass along this article about the troubling practice of the Florida College Chorus performing religious songs.
The performance of these types of songs by the Chorus is nothing new. [...]
The Plumb Line
Posted on March 17, 2011 at 10:16 pm by Andy Sochor
Amos 7 begins with God showing the prophet three visions warning about the coming judgment against Israel. After the first two visions Amos protested, pleading for mercy on behalf of Israel. But after the third vision he did not. What was different about the third vision? Answering this question will provide a valuable lesson for [...]
Lessons from the Melodeon at Midway
Posted on March 8, 2011 at 1:58 am by Andy Sochor
One of the most significant events of the Restoration Movement was the introduction of a melodeon in the assembly of the church in Midway, Kentucky. According to L.L. Pinkerton, the preacher at Midway, this was the first time an instrument had been successfully introduced among those of the Restoration Movement. He made this claim in [...]
The Missing Prophet
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:30 pm by Andy Sochor
As David neared the end of his life, one of his sons, Adonijah, presumed to make himself king in David’s place (1 Kings 1:5). However, both David and the Lord indicated that Solomon should be king (1 Kings 1:17; 1 Chronicles 22:9-10). In the end, Solomon succeeded David on the throne (1 Kings 1:39) and [...]
