Earlier this week, Americans celebrated Independence Day, commemorating the day when the thirteen colonies declared their independence from England. In breaking ties, the colonies affirmed that they were able to govern themselves and no longer needed to be dependent upon a distant monarch.
There were certainly blessings that came from this independence. The most notable were [...]
Blessings and Burdens of Spiritual Independence
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 1:54 pm by Andy Sochor
God Wants Men to be Free
Posted on July 3, 2010 at 3:44 pm by Andy Sochor
July 4, 1776, thirteen American colonies declared their independence from the British Empire. One of the fundamental reasons for this was the fact that each individual has been given freedom by God. The Declaration of Independence states that all men “are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty [...]
Conservative vs. Liberal
Posted on February 22, 2010 at 9:34 pm by Andy Sochor
These two terms are used a lot in discussions about religion and politics. For this study, we want to focus on the use of these terms in the area of religion, particularly as they relate to our approach to God’s word. Should we have a conservative or a liberal approach to the Scriptures? Does it [...]
Christmas: Secular Holiday or Religious Holy Day?
Posted on December 10, 2008 at 10:24 pm by Andy Sochor
People celebrate Christmas different ways. It is common for people to exchange gifts, spend time with family, and reflect upon the blessings that they have. Many people also attach a religious significance to the day, using it to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.
How are Christians to treat this day? As a religious holy day? [...]
Liberty in Christ
Posted on May 7, 2008 at 8:29 pm by Andy Sochor
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” (2 Cor. 3:17).
This is a popular verse for those who like to pervert the gospel and try to condone or ignore sin. They say we have liberty in Christ, so therefore, we do not have to concern ourselves [...]
