Archive for February 2016
Missions Matters
Mike Alvis Although we have work to do on our missions programs, the importance of the subject makes even the discussion a blessing. Rethinking missions allows us to give serious thought to a serious matter. Getting back to basics on missions means “getting back to the Bible.” I am personally thankful for the thoughtful articles…
Read MoreShunning the Babbling World
George Stiekes But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. (2 Timothy 2:16) As the end of planet earth draws near (2 Peter 3:10-12), all of the nonsense that is taking place all around us will intensify. The word profane means to debase by a wrong, unworthy, or vulgar use.…
Read MoreThe Christian Day of Worship
Thomas Overmiller Why do Christians gather for worship and ministry on Sunday?
Read MoreA Fight Against Shallow Christianity
Taigen Joos I am 42 years old. I have been saved for 27 years. I have been in pastoral ministry for 15 years. My experience in Christianity and ministry is such that the older I get, the more I realize my own need to grow in my Christianity. That need is true of every Christian.…
Read MoreKeys to a Musical Reawakening
A Revival of Biblical Worship Gene Trantham “Hallelujah! Thine the glory; Revive us again.” Oh, how we desire genuine God-sent revival. How does one achieve a musical reawakening that rekindles our souls? Over the years, I have heard several music directors mention things that they do to generate energy in their musical situations: (1) upbeat…
Read MoreJ. C. Ryle on The Place of Controversy and Religious Strife
A man who relishes controversy and religious strife is surely not a spiritual man. But what of a man who refuses controversy and religious strife? J. C. Ryle comments:
Read MoreAll Things to All Men—or—Be Ye Separate
Randolph Shaylor An important principle of the Word of God is separation from doctrinal and ecclesiastical compromise and from unrighteous lifestyles and practices. Yet we are inundated with publications and ministries that insist that we must attract people, especially young people, by appealing to contemporary desires. Paul’s statement “I am made all things to all…
Read MoreReview: Biblical Worldview: Creation, Fall, Redemption
Ward, Mark L., et al. Biblical Worldview: Creation, Fall, Redemption. Greenville, SC: BJU Press, 2016. Reviewed by Don Johnson BJU Press recently released Biblical Worldview: Creation, Fall, Redemption, a new textbook for Christian schools. It’s intended audience is the twelfth grade and would be taught in a Bible or Religion classroom. The writing is geared…
Read MoreMany Protestants Forsake their Protest
Matt Recker A Christianity Today article entitled, “From Antichrist to Brother in Christ: How Protestant Pastors View the Pope,” (September 25, 2015) reveals a large percentage of Protestant pastors who no longer protest against the Roman Catholics. A more positive view of Romanism is prevailing among protestants and even among more conservative evangelicals. It is…
Read More2016 Rocky Mountain Fellowship cancelled
Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, we have had to cancel this fellowship meeting. More details here.
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