TAKING UP THE SHIELD OF FAITH AND THE SWORD OF TRUTH
EPHESIANS 6:16-18
“I Believe Science” — The Latest, Greatest Cult Movement
Science has become the latest, greatest cult movement. Let's just get that out of the way right now. If you don't believe me, just Google phrases like 'scientific research', 'new study', etc. Then spend about an hour reading up on all the latest scientific knowledge. There's so much out there…
What Does It Mean to Be Saved?
We Christians have a language all our own. We use phrases like 'servant's heart' and 'letting our light shine' quite liberally. Sometimes we forget that those outside the Church don't know what the phrases mean. For example, what does it mean to 'be saved'? The phrase is obviously linked to…
Two Spies and a Lying Harlot — Josh. 2:1-5
Josh. 2:1-5 1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into a harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. 2 And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold,…
God’s Reputation Precedes Him – Josh. Chpt 2
Have you heard the phrase, "your reputation precedes you"? We use it to denote the fact that we are familiar with a person's reputation long before meeting him or her. Well, it turns out that God's reputation precedes him more often than not. The whole world knows of him, despite…
Vlog — A Drywall Tale
Learning the Word is in some ways similar to learning a trade. Effectively learning a trade, to the point of mastering it, requires the help of a master teacher. So what does this have to do with Bible study? Check out this video from Disruptive Reality. https://media.gab.com/system/pending_media_attachments/files/000/662/536/original/d3e94cc27d0023e8.mp4
No Not One — A Classic Hymn In a Modern Style
"No Not One" describes Jesus as a friend to believers. He is that, as he himself said to disciples when he told them, "henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knows not what his lord does: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have…
He Will Bring Us Into the Land — Num. 14:6-9
Num. 14:6-9 6 And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes: 7 And they spoke unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is…
Glorious — Worship Music from Paul Baloche & Brenton Brown
Paul Baloche and Brenton Brown's "Glorious" is all about the glory of the resurrected Savior. Scripture tells us that Jesus willingly endured the cross, not because he was a masochist, but for the joy its victory represented. Jesus did what he did to save wretched sinners. For that he deserves…
4 Things That Make Genuine Worship Music Different
Music is an important part of our church services. We use music as a form of worship based on Biblical precept and example. But consider this question: is all Christian-themed music worship music? Absolutely not. There is a clear and distinct division between worship and anything else we do as…
Judges Sides with DC Church — So Sad It Has Come to This
There is both good and bad news on the coronavirus front. First the good news: a federal judge has ruled in favor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC in its dispute with the mayor. The ruling effectively gives the church permission to meet outdoors even though the size…