Paul told the Galatians, “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me” (Galatians 2:20).
These statements Paul [...]
Crucified with Christ
Posted on January 25, 2010 at 12:49 am by Andy Sochor
Balm of Gilead
Posted on December 5, 2009 at 2:15 am by Andy Sochor
We sometimes sing the song, “Did You Think to Pray?” In one of the verses, it mentions the “Balm of Gilead.” This is a term we may or may not be familiar with. What exactly is the Balm of Gilead? In order to have a better understanding and appreciation for the words we’re singing, let [...]
All Spiritual Blessings in Christ
Posted on November 21, 2009 at 3:55 pm by Andy Sochor
Paul begins his letter to the Ephesians by offering praise to God. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). There are many reasons why God is worthy of all praise and honor. But in this passage, Paul directs our attention to the spiritual blessings we have from Him. We [...]
The Fourfold Foundation of the Gospel
Posted on October 20, 2009 at 11:51 pm by Andy Sochor
“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. After that He appeared [...]
How to Overcome
Posted on September 17, 2009 at 1:25 am by Andy Sochor
The book of Revelation was written to encourage Christians to endure the sufferings and persecutions ahead of them in order to receive their reward from God. Generally, the suffering we face today is much different, often less severe, than what they faced near the close of the first century. But one thing remains the same [...]
New Bible
Posted on July 27, 2009 at 10:24 pm by Andy Sochor
When I was in college I bought a New Testament that would fit in my back pocket. I wanted to have a Bible with me wherever I was in case an opportunity came up where it would be handy to have one. I have carried this New Testament in my back pocket for the last [...]
Quibbles About Baptism
Posted on June 1, 2009 at 12:03 am by Andy Sochor
One of the major things that distinguishes brethren from the religious world is the view of baptism. We teach that baptism is necessary for salvation (Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21), is for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16), and is our entrance into the kingdom (Acts 2:41,47; 1 Corinthians 12:13). Many others teach that [...]
