Baptism: It’s Not an Option (Part 3 – The Mandate and Model)
by THE MANDATE TO BAPTIZE Yes, we are required to baptize and be baptized. In the “Great Commission,” Jesus instructed His followers to “Go therefore and …
Baptism: It’s Not an Option (Part 2 – The Meaning)
Let’s dig a little deeper into the meaning of baptism. If this is new to you, it is possible that you might think that the …
Baptism: It’s Not an Option (Part 1 – The Method)
What’s the big deal about baptism? Have you ever wondered that? Maybe it seems strange to you that many churches even call themselves “Baptist.” We …
Was Victoria Osteen Correct?
If you spend much time on social media, it is likely that you have seen the clip of Joel Osteen’s wife, Victoria, imploring Lakewood Church …
Don’t Judge Me! Steps to Reconciliation (Matthew 18)
No matter how hard we try, no matter how nice we are, eventually we will experience interpersonal problems. Someone is going to hurt us with …
Don’t Judge Me! A Condescending Accusation
When my wife and I were first married, we lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee. One day we received notice that there would be a neighborhood meeting …
Don’t Judge Me! A Case for Judging – A Restored Brother
When we left off last time, Paul was engaged in a confrontation with the church at Corinth because the members were allowing an appalling sin …
All This is True Because it Rhymes
“One day, a talented lass or fellow, a special one with face of yellow, will make the Piece of Resistance found from its hidden refuge …
Don’t Judge Me! A Case for Judging – Real Sin
When I was in school, one aspect of math that I never liked was word problems. I could do the equations that they gave us, …
Don’t Judge Me! Conditions for Judging (Part II)
Although we took a short timeout to discuss the issue of the Sabbath, we have been looking at the conditions for judging. Although we often …