Archive for December 2015
Reflections 2015
Don Johnson It’s the last day of the year so we’ll wrap up our posting for the year with this, sort of a summary of where we’ve been. For some of the statistical stuff that WordPress generates for us, you can check our “Annual Report Page.” According to them, it would take three days in…
Read MoreWould You Like Some Wise Counsel? (2)
Mark Minnick Yesterday’s introduction: Every pastor occasionally feels the need for wise counsel. Unfortunately, he’s not always able to get it from a busy contemporary. But happily I’ve discovered that it’s often available at my leisure on the shelves of my library. For instance, how about an hour or so with John Newton?
Read MoreWould You Like Some Wise Counsel? (1)
Mark Minnick Every pastor occasionally feels the need for wise counsel. Unfortunately, he’s not always able to get it from a busy contemporary. But happily I’ve discovered that it’s often available at my leisure on the shelves of my library. For instance, how about an hour or so with John Newton?
Read MoreTen Principles for Christian Service (3)
Matt Recker Luke 17:7-10 Part 3 In this final article on ten principles for Christian service, let’s first review the first seven points and then I will share the final three. 1. Serve Christ: in a spirit of faith that will result in an increase of faith. 2 Serve Christ: believing it is a high…
Read MoreThe Calm of Christmas
Diane Heeney This is a busy, busy time of year. It seems we can become so inundated with “things to do, places to go, and people to see” that our spirits become disheveled and our nerves frayed. Make time in the coming weeks for the calm of Christmas. Turn off Bing Crosby and the Grinch…
Read MoreIsaiah 7—The Historical Setting of a Christmas Passage
Layton Talbert Most Christians are familiar with the virgin birth prophecy contained in Isaiah 7. Wander out of 7:14 into the surrounding territory, however, and the textual terrain bristles with peculiar terminology and thorny questions. For instance, what is 7:16 talking about? In the length of time it would take the child to cultivate a…
Read MoreThe Message of the Gospel
Fred Moritz Much confusion exists today over the answer to this question, “What is the Gospel?” We who believe the Bible can give a straightforward answer to that question. The Bible teaches that the Gospel is the message of Christ’s death and resurrection for the sinful human race. People who place their faith in Christ…
Read MoreTen Principles for Christian Service (2)
Matt Recker Luke 17:7-10 Part 2 We are considering ten principles for Christian service. The first three are: 1. Serve Christ: in a spirit of faith that will result in an increase of faith. 2 Serve Christ: believe it is a high honor. 3. Serve Christ: without expectation of human honor or reward. Now we…
Read More2016 Rocky Mountain Regional Fellowship
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL MEETING of the FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL February 1-2, 2016 Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. A note from the host pastor below: Dear registrant for the Rocky Mountain regional meeting of the FBFI: I am writing to inform you that, due to the Winter Storm Warning with…
Read MoreThe Birth of Christ Brings a Decision
John C. Vaughn Each Gospel writer presents a slightly different perspective. Matthew addresses the Jews to prove that Jesus Christ was the promised Messiah. The first three verses of chapter two illustrate the implications of that fact. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there…
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