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
The Book of Life
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 12:13 am by Andy Sochor
Revelation describes the book of life as one of the books that will be opened at the judgment (Revelation 20:12). What is this book? How do we have our name added to it? How important is it that our name is found there? Let’s notice a few things the Scriptures teach about this book.
Keywords in the Prophecy of the Coming Kingdom
Posted on November 3, 2009 at 11:40 pm by Andy Sochor
Isaiah prophesied of a kingdom that was to come “in the last days” – the age that was ushered in following the coming of Christ (cf. Hebrews 1:2). There are several keywords in this prophecy that we must understand if we are to appreciate what it teaches.
“Now it will come about that in the last [...]
“Come”
Posted on June 3, 2008 at 5:42 pm by Andy Sochor
“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost” (Revelation 22:17).
This is an invitation for salvation that has been extended by Christ. It is for those who need the [...]
Choosing Sides
Posted on March 18, 2008 at 9:25 pm by Andy Sochor
Exodus 32 records the sin of the Israelites in making and worshipping a golden calf. When Moses came down from the mountain, he first confronted Aaron for allowing the people to commit this iniquity (v. 21). Then he turned his attention to the people.
It is important to note that Moses did not immediately condemn the [...]
