FAQ: I hear many Christians talk about how we as the Church are now living in and building the Kingdom of God, and I also hear many songs about Jesus now being the King. What about that? Are we now in the Kingdom of God, and are God and Jesus ruling over the world today? Well, take a look around …
Feast of the Old Testament
FAQ: I know people who are teaching that we Christians today are required to observe the feasts and ceremonial holidays that the Jews in the Old Testament observed? Is that true? [To further help you study this subject, we suggest you open up or print off this Administrations in Scripture chart.] Although that idea is not prevalent in what is …
Do I Have to Tithe?
FAQ: Most churches I have been to teach rather emphatically that Christians should “tithe,” that is, give 10% of their income to their church. I have even heard some ministers say that if you don’t tithe, God will not bless you. Must you give a tenth (10%) to the church? What does the Bible say about financial giving? “What does …
Day of Pentecost
FAQ: I have heard it said that the Day of Pentecost (in Acts 2:1 and following) was the “birthday of the Church”? Words have specific meanings, and in any biblical discussion or exposition, defining our terms is critical. The three key words in the above question are “Pentecost,” “birthday,” and “Church.” Let’s start with the “Church.” The Greek word for …
ATTENTION Full Time Ministers of the Gospel
This article is focused upon the monumental event recorded in Acts 2 when, on the Jewish holiday of Pentecost, the Christian Church, the Body of Christ on earth, was born. None of the “about 120” who first received the gift of holy spirit that morning, or the “about 3000” who believed Peter’s subsequent message and were born again shortly thereafter, …
Are Christians Required to Keep the Sabbath?
Good question, considering how prevalent among Christian churches is the custom of getting together for a Sunday service. As usual, the question we must ask is, “What does the Bible say?” And yes, the Bible does prescribe taking one day a week, “the seventh day,” as God did, for a “Sabbath.” It is most important to understand that the word …
The Body of Christ
The “Body of Christ,” that is, all Christians, is the “secret of God” that came into being on the day of Pentecost. Each Christian has a unique part in God’s plan of redemption. Biblically, the uniqueness of its functionality is set forth in an analogy of the human body. Each part must function as it is designed in order for …
The Path We Have Chosen
“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” is a great song. Lately I’ve been thinking about what it means that you and I have chosen to walk the path of following our Lord Jesus wherever he leads us—and also how much he appreciates whatever efforts we make to do so. After all, the Son of God was tempted in all ways …
The Third Death
Most everyone knows of two deaths, the natural death that comes to all, and the second death in the lake of fire. But Jesus mentioned a third death – the death to SELF. This death, unlike the other two is something that every disciple of Christ should seek to experience. Dying to self is to deny our personal will, beliefs, …
The Trinity: Trick or Treat?
From the title of this teaching, you might suppose, “John is preaching to the choir.” But of course choir members still need reinforcement of their core beliefs, especially regarding an issue as critical as who is Jesus and what is his relationship to God. And John will take a little different tack to emphasize how this confusing, convoluted notion dilutes …