The church of Jesus is to be a pure bride for Him. To maintain this purity members who fail to live holy lives and are not repentant must be put out of the church. Some think church discipline cruel but when carried out in love it is for the eternal good of all involved.
A servant of Christ needs to cultivate a number of qualities in order to be effective. It is each person's responsibility to go on to perfection and holiness by the grace of God.
The primary purpose of prophecy is to encourage Christians with the news that the future with God will surpass anything we could experience on earth. Heaven will be wonderful!
Hell is an awful place and it is not God's will that any one go there. So He has set up a number of obstacles designed to help the sinner turn back from his downward path. We can bypass them if we choose but God has done His part to help us reach heaven.
Nearly every book of the New Testament says something about the Christian and his relation to the world. We are to be separate from the world, not only in dress but also in speech and attitudes.
One of the most beautiful and comforting of God’s attributes is that of His tenderness. The Scriptures present us with several illustrations and pictures of how God gently relates to man.
God hates all sin and so if we are trying to please Him we must avoid the things He finds disgusting. In Proverbs we are given a list of seven things that are abominations to Him.
One of the truths repeated over and over again in the Bible is the fact that Jesus Christ is coming to the earth twice. None of us knows just when He is going to come again but the Scripture clearly implies that it is possible for us to see the day of the Lord approaching.
Spiritual God-given gifts to Christians are an asset to the church. Some have to do with speaking or serving, such as the gifts of evangelism, teaching, prophecy, faith, and giving. What a privilege to be able to be of some service to the church!
Hard times can either make us bitter or more holy. Three things are needed to successfully meet the trials of life—wisdom, prayer, and faith. When we face our trials with these, we will be able by the grace of God to use them to help us grow to be more like Jesus.
The Bible message is the same now as it was centuries ago. And the basic human problem is the same. Teaching your children the truths of the Bible while they are young is one of the most important duties of parents for God alone can direct them safely through life.
Is television for the Christian? Can we control it to where it will bless us? TV is affecting almost every home across the nation, do you want it in yours?
The polite thing to do when you receive a present is to say "Thank you". Any one who knows Jesus is extremely blessed. How much time do we spend being grateful for all God has given us?
Can I be sure that I am saved? What if there is some sin in my life I forgot about that will keep me out of heaven? The Bible teaches that the Christian can know his standing before God. There are answers to those questions.
Can God be a God of love when He allows pain or sickness to enter our lives?