“For we can do nothing against the truth, but only for the truth” (2 Corinthians 13:8).
Here, Paul is not discussing what is possible or not possible. Rather he is speaking of the determination of faithful disciples of Christ. We must choose one of two sides –we can be for the truth or against the truth. [...]
For The Truth
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:58 pm by Andy Sochor
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 [...]
Restoring the Fallen
Posted on January 12, 2010 at 2:00 am by Andy Sochor
James concluded his epistle emphasizing the importance of turning a fallen brother away from sin and back to Christ. “My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death [...]
What is Truth?
Posted on December 9, 2009 at 12:36 am by Andy Sochor
“What is truth?” This was the question Pilate asked Jesus after hearing the Lord’s claim that He came to testify to the truth (John 18:36-37). When we think about truth, we must understand two things: it is unchanging and it is the same message for all. The word of God is truth (John 17:17). His [...]
How to Keep Doing Good
Posted on August 24, 2009 at 12:54 am by Andy Sochor
James wrote, “Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin” (James 4:17). It is obviously important that we know what God expects of us. But sometimes we know what is right, yet, for whatever reason, we don’t do it. James plainly tells us [...]
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 [...]
Giving Thanks to God
Posted on November 24, 2008 at 10:37 pm by Andy Sochor
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday in this country, we tend to be more mindful of the blessings we have. We have many things to be thankful for, and we ought to recognize God as the source of these blessings (James 1:17).
With this in mind, I want to briefly look at Colossians 3:15-17. These three [...]
