Some Thoughts On The Christian And The Law

Christianity And The Law (Christ And The Law)     What sort of attitude did Jesus have toward the law of God?  This is the question we must ask of ourselves as we study the law of God and its relevance to mankind today.  If Jesus disregarded God's law, we can do the same.  If Jesus … Continue reading Some Thoughts On The Christian And The Law

Notes On Communion And Washing The Saints’ Feet

Communion 1 Corinthians 11:17-26 :17-22 The setting and context: Corinth’s divisions manifest in their common meal Jude :12 In the pl., agápai, love feasts, public banquets of a frugal kind instituted by the early Christian church and connected with the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. The provisions were contributed by the more wealthy individuals and … Continue reading Notes On Communion And Washing The Saints’ Feet

What Is The Church?

What Is The Church?             Over the years many people all around the world have asked the question, “What is the church?” It is the aim of this post to answer that question from the most relevant and authoritative of places, the Bible.             What is the church?  That is what we must determine before we delve into … Continue reading What Is The Church?

The Thematic Unity Of The Bible

The Unity Of The Bible: Biblical Themes “Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the … Continue reading The Thematic Unity Of The Bible

The Unity of The Bible pt 1

The Unity of Bible “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that … Continue reading The Unity of The Bible pt 1

Baptism

On Pentecost, once the gospel message was received, the next step for the believers was baptism (Acts 2:41-47). It should be the same today. The Significance of Baptism “In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this … Continue reading Baptism

A Few Thoughts On Baptist Succession

Baptismal Succession And Baptismal Authority Note: We believe that Baptist churches are true churches of Christ, and that churches of Baptist faith and practice have existed since Christ established the first local, New Testament church during His ministry. This belief was well presented and well defended by Dr John Christian in his “History Of The … Continue reading A Few Thoughts On Baptist Succession

Assurance pt 2: Brief Notes

Psalm 116:1-8 Heartfelt Assurance   Assurance is more than something cerebral. Matthew 22:35-40;1 Thessalonians 5:23 Man is not merely cerebral, but body and spirit: he is a soul. Assurance is holistic in that the mind apprehends the truth, the heart believes, and both obey in the flesh. Likewise our minds and hearts respond to the … Continue reading Assurance pt 2: Brief Notes

Assurance

Assurance “Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord. According as his divine power hath given … Continue reading Assurance

Addressing Symptoms Rather Than The Disease

"For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.  For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed ye be … Continue reading Addressing Symptoms Rather Than The Disease