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 [...]
How to Overcome
Posted on September 17, 2009 at 1:25 am by Andy Sochor
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 [...]
All Will Know Me
Posted on May 3, 2009 at 10:01 pm by Andy Sochor
In Hebrews 8:8-12, the writer quotes from Jeremiah 31:31-34 to show the promise of the new covenant. 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 [...]
Doctrine of Baptisms
Posted on April 1, 2009 at 12:04 am by Andy Sochor
After rebuking his audience for their lack of spiritual growth, the Hebrew writer tells them they need to leave the elementary teachings, those things that made up the foundation of their faith, and press on to maturity (Hebrews 6:1). Included in this foundation was “instruction about washings” or “doctrine of baptisms” (Hebrews 6:2).
Commentators are divided [...]
What Must One Believe to be Saved?
Posted on April 1, 2009 at 12:01 am by Andy Sochor
Jesus said, “He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned” (Mark 16:16). Brethren have debated the meaning of this verse with those in denominations for years. The disagreement is over baptism. Brethren teach that Jesus’ words indicate that one must be baptized (in addition [...]
Unity of the Spirit
Posted on February 26, 2009 at 11:13 pm by Andy Sochor
Paul instructed the church in Ephesus to be “diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3). He then went on to explain the reason for unity and the basis of it.
Our unity must be based on these things:
One body – This refers to the church, which is Christ’s [...]
