Tag: rebellion

Closed Doors to Salvation

Viruses are a fact of life.  The coronavirus is just a new strain of what has always existed (Eccl. 1:9).  However, the reaction to this virus is unfortunate.  Churches closed their doors barring members from attendance.  Elders are being lords over their congregations preventing those who desired to worship from using the church building (1 Pet. 5:3).  Such action is void of love for the members.  “And let us consider one another in order to ...

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Moses

Without doubt one of the most significant characters in the history of the people of Israel is Moses. He brought them out of the land of Egypt and slavery, he brought them the words of their God, and he led them through the wilderness to the very border of the Promised Land. For forty years Moses was the visible leader of the people of God. What made Moses into a leader? Was he effective? Can ...

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Why is it so Hard to Study the Bible?

Why is it necessary to study the bible?  Why is it so hard to study the Bible?  It may seem like a silly question to some of us, but if you think about it, it must be difficult because so few, even within the church attempt it. Steve has preached numerous lessons on the need for personal study.  In 2 Timothy 2 Paul said, “Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not ...

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