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THE NEED FOR FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP

Getting To Know Your Bible

5 days ago
3 min

THE NEED FOR FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP

Someone may wonder, “Why should I be a good steward?” One reason for being a faithful steward is because it is commanded. In 1 Corinthians 4:2 Paul wrote, “Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.” If there were no other reason for me to be a faithful steward, this one reason should be sufficient. However, another reason to be a good steward is in order to prove our love for the Lord. One may give and not love, but you cannot love and not give. When w

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THE RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD STEWARDSHIP

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Nov 25
4 min

THE RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD STEWARDSHIP

Success or failure in any field of endeavor depends largely upon one’s attitude. It was Solomon who wrote, “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7). Someone has said, “Our attitude determines our altitude.” I believe that is so true. We will never exceed our attitudes. It is attitude that keeps many people from having a clear understanding of stewardship. Brother N.B. Hardeman reportedly said, “The reception of any truth depends upon the attitude one has tow

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WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT GIVING?

Getting To Know Your Bible

Nov 21
2 min

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT GIVING?

Our blog for today is based on what may be the greatest verse in the Bible on the subject of stewardship. This one verse presents to us in vivid detail the four pillars in the temple of Christian stewardship. First of all, it teaches that the obligation of stewardship belongs to and devolves upon “everyone.” This verse further shows that the ministry of stewardship must be according to the gifts received. In addition, we learn that the scope of leadership takes in all the “ma

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WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT REPENTANCE?

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Oct 12
4 min

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT REPENTANCE?

REPENTANCE IS A KEY TRUTH TAUGHT THROUGHOUT SCRIPTURE. YOU CANNOT OBTAIN SALVATION WITHOUT IT. Despite the confusion that can arise surrounding the topic, the Bible is clear on the matter if you commit to searching the scripture to find the truth. This article elucidates what God’s Word says about repentance and how a person can express it sincerely. DEFINING IT Repentance means feeling sincere sorrow for one’s actions, behaviors, or thoughts. Paul explained this in 2 Corinth

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WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIONS FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IN WORSHIP?

Getting To Know Your Bible

Sep 22
4 min

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIONS FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IN WORSHIP?

In support of the use of instrumental music some say, “It was used in the Old Testament.” In answer to this objection, it should be pointed out that men are no longer amenable to the Old Testament. Paul wrote, “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross” (Colossians 2:14). If men were still subject to the Old Testament, they would be under obligation to obey “the whole law.” (Ga

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How Can We Be An Evangelistic Church?

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Aug 25
3 min

How Can We Be An Evangelistic Church?

Since it is the mission of the church to execute the Great Commission, we should be vitally concerned about how we can become and remain a soul-winning congregation. How can we restore evangelism to the church? We can become soul-winners when we get our priorities right. We must learn to put first things first. Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, taught, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33) T

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WHY WE SHOULD BE SOUL WINNERS?

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Aug 18
3 min

WHY WE SHOULD BE SOUL WINNERS?

Inasmuch as the Great Commission is binding upon all Christians, it behooves us to do all within our power to convert men to Jesus Christ because he is the only Savior men have. He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father but by me.” (John 14:6) John Newton is reported to have said, “I am an old man and I don’t remember many things. But I remember two things: I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior.” Have we been convinced that men

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What Happened to Personal Evangelism?

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Aug 12
2 min

What Happened to Personal Evangelism?

In the second century the church became embroiled in a theological controversy. The third century saw a strong growth of apostasy. Then ensued what is known as the Dark Ages. This period of darkness separates us from any direct contact with New Testament Christianity. It is our strong belief that the pure gospel was still taught and believed, even during the period of darkness. We are not interested in tracing the church back through the centuries; we are only interested in r

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What is the Mission of the Church?

Getting To Know Your Bible

Aug 4
3 min

What is the Mission of the Church?

It was Paul Harvey who commented that Jesus did not come into the world to get people out of the slums, but he came to get the slums out of the people. Jesus came into the world to save the lost. Prior to his birth, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and said, “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins.” In Luke 19:10 we are told, “For the Son of man is come to seek and save that which was lost.” No

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The Mission of the New Testament Church

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Aug 1
2 min

The Mission of the New Testament Church

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20) A certain preacher had a habit of always beginning his sermon by asking, “Why are we here, Why are

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Be At Peace

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Jul 14
2 min

Be At Peace

Paul said, "And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves." (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13) We have considered some phrases in the previous blogs on this text, but notice one phrase that specifically gains attention. Paul suggests that we “be at peace among ourselves.” When all of the elders are over all of the work of all t

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The Lord's Anointed

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Jul 7
2 min

The Lord's Anointed

On one occasion David had the opportunity to take the life of Saul, king of Israel. Saul had on numerous occasions attempted to take the life of young David, but had failed. Saul learned that David, his rival, was in the wilderness of Engedi and when Saul came to the sheepcotes, there was a cave and he stopped to rest. David and his men where nearby and while Saul slept, David had his chance to put an end to the rivalry between Saul and him. David was able to get so close to

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Don't Reject God's Leaders

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Jun 30
2 min

Don't Reject God's Leaders

When we reject the leadership God has provided, we reject the leadership and authority of God! In the Old Testament, as is recorded in Numbers 16, Korah, Dathan and Abiram, with two hundred and fifty princes who were men of renown, “gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron.” They accused Moses of being a dictator and lord over them. They said, “Ye take too much upon you…wherefore then, lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the Lord?” (Numbers 16:

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Esteem Your Elders

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Jun 23
2 min

Esteem Your Elders

When Paul wrote in the Thessalonian epistle that we should “esteem” elders, he meant that we should respect them (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13). Unfortunately, all church members and even some preachers do not “esteem” or respect elders. There are perhaps some plausible reasons that some men are not respected as elders. One possible reason being that a man may not be worthy of respect. If a man does not live a Christ-like life, he is not worthy of being “esteemed” as an elder. Jes

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Those Who Labor Among You

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Jun 16
2 min

Those Who Labor Among You

According to the New Testament, the elders do not serve as a board of directors, but theirs is a work to perform. In citing the qualifications of elders, the apostle wrote, “If a man desires the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.” It is a “good work.” More young men need to prepare themselves for this “good work.” More young women need to prepare themselves so as to qualify their husbands for the eldership. Elders are “over” us and not “under” us. This fact is point

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The Work of Elders

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Jun 9
2 min

The Work of Elders

Paul suggests that we take knowledge of, recognize and appreciate our elders. But what is there we should “know” about them? First, we should know the responsibility of their office. The sacred penman wrote, “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give an account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.” (Hebrews 13:17) From this passage we see that elders “wat

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THE NEED FOR BIBLICALCHURCH LEADERSHIP TODAY

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May 24
3 min

THE NEED FOR BIBLICALCHURCH LEADERSHIP TODAY

The biblical concept for elders is that they are God-appointed leaders who are charged to oversee the flock and must answer to God for their discharge of this duty. In the New Testament, the men who are called elders are also referred to under different titles. They are called elders (Acts 20:17). They are called presbyters (1 Timothy 4:14). They are called overseers (Acts 20:28). They are called pastors (Ephesians 4:11). Incidentally, the preacher of a local congregation sho

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THE NEED FOR DYNAMIC CHURCH LEADERSHIP TODAY

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May 17
3 min

THE NEED FOR DYNAMIC CHURCH LEADERSHIP TODAY

There is a great need for dynamic leadership in the twenty-first century. A growing world compels it. It is estimated that the world’s population is in excess of seven billion souls. Also, the increase in crime and immorality demands good leadership. We live in the “do your own thing” age. This is the age of the new morality. We are plagued with many problems in America, but doubtless our greatest one is a moral problem. Furthermore, a decline in religious fervor necessitates

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THE RESTORED CHURCH IS FAITHFUL IN WORSHIP

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May 10
2 min

THE RESTORED CHURCH IS FAITHFUL IN WORSHIP

In making the plea to restore the New Testament order of things, emphasis is placed upon the weekly worship service. Even a casual reading of the New Testament reveals the acts of worship embraced by the first century church. It is evident that the church participated in these acts of worship in accordance with the divine instructions taught by the apostles (Acts 2:42) which was given by our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 22:19, John 14:26). The church assembled on the first day of

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THE RESTORED CHURCH IS BENEVOLENT MINDED

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May 3
2 min

THE RESTORED CHURCH IS BENEVOLENT MINDED

In seeing to restore the New Testament church, one is made keenly aware of the attitude of charity that existed among early disciples of the Lord. “And all that believed were together and had all things common; and sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men as every man had need.” (Acts 2:44-45) We will never truly restore the church until we have restored the spirit of love and benevolence that characterized the Christians of the first century. We are taugh

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