by admin | Jun 20, 2018 | Articles
“Jesus said, I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” Luke 13:3 “And He said to them, Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins be preached in His name to all nations, beginning out of Jerusalem.” Luke 24:46-47 There are churches all over from coast to coast of this country. Numerous different denominations, tons of different viewpoints on the Bible, where does one turn? What can be a test to see if these churches are biblical and truly have a Pastor who is Saved and called by God to preach? Doctrine is important, very important. There are numerous errors found throughout nearly every church across the United States, some more obvious than others. Some churches have some doctrines correct, others have other ones correct. While I am not speculating that anyone would find an absolutely perfect church, the harsh reality is that a church where a biblical Salvation message is not preached, could simply not make sense regarding of how they are following Christ and adhering to doctrine. The Bible is quite clear on doctrine and also provides some warnings to Believers regarding to check into what they hear, as well at times to go elsewhere, should you find yourself in the midst of wolves, or as often happens, a church changes slowly, becoming apostate (Rev. 18:4). “Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.” 1st Timothy 4:13 “Take heed to yourself...
by admin | Jun 12, 2018 | Articles
“And as it is appointed for men to die once, and after this the judgment, so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, without sin, unto salvation.” Hebrews 9:27-28 “This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event to all. Yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.” Ecclesiastes 9:3 There are a ton of different theories out there regarding where one goes after they die, what happens to someone when they join the ranks of the dead. In nearly every city of any size in the United States, there are so-called churches who have set out their doctrine to what they believe in. The Christian Scientist believe that they will be reincarnated. Years ago I used to have a good friend who was a Christian Scientist. We would go back and forth, while biking the streets and countryside of Petoskey, Michigan, debating on some of his viewpoints. He stuck with the fact that he believed when he died he would be reincarnated and when he finally lived a good life then he would go to Heaven. Years later this buddy would attend Bible studies at our home, as the focus would be on what the Bible actually taught, not some man’s theory. Afterwards he eventually left the Christian Science church and started attending a church that according to...
by admin | Jun 5, 2018 | Articles
“But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, unyielding, slanderers, without self-control, savage, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away.” 2nd Timothy 3:1-5 “And even as they do not like to have God in their full true knowledge, God gives them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with every unrighteousness, sexual perversion, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, depravity; whisperers, defamers, haters of God, insolent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding, untrustworthy, without natural affection, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do them, but also approve of those who practice them.” Romans 1:28-32 The other day I was at a local grocery store picking up a couple of items. This grocery store is interesting, though not a small one, certainly seems to attract a crowd of people who are blatant about who they are. The store is busy, the lines are full and as I am waiting in line I have a couple of minutes to simply observe. For a long time I have been trying to put my finger on exactly what seems to be wrong with a certain segment of society. Sure you have the...
