Church: Is The Church A Real Thing?

Church: Is The Church A Real Thing?

Believe it or not, the word ‘Church’ was not part of the original text. The word Church is thought to have originated in the early 1st century. It’s meaning is ‘house of the Lord’. So Church refers to a building. There are several issue with this.

What Is Your God-Given Talent?

What Is Your God-Given Talent?

What will be your ability to respond (Response-Ability) to what God has given you to do? Matthew 25:14-30 speaks of a traveling man who gave his servants talents. We often take the word talent to mean skill or money. But here the talent represents differing levels of responsibility.

We Are Known By The Fruit Our Words Bear

We Are Known By The Fruit Our Words Bear

How much does what we say matter? Some people believe in saying whatever comes to mind. And many with no regard for the consequences or the fruit of their words. And words do have consequences.

Church Leadership and Submission

Church Leadership and Submission

Submission to Church leadership and authority is biblical. It is the will of God. Of course, this is not as cut and dry as one might think. What must leadership do and how should they treat others? And how does one submit to leadership?

The Seventh Day

The Seventh Day

While the Sabbath is not the topic of many sermons, it is a day we should know and understand. Not because we want to observe days. But because God has something special to say about it.

Living Forever In Heaven?

Living Forever In Heaven?

The doctrine of living forever in Heaven in comes from certain verses. But Jesus or Paul say where exactly? And is the doctrine of living forever in Heaven truly biblical?