What About… Baptism
by james | July 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Water. We drink it, cook with it, swim in it, and bathe in it. We also use it in a Christian ritual; Baptism. But the value of water in Baptism is in symbol, not substance. BAPTISM IS A SPIRITUAL...
What About… Bible
by james | July 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
The most important book anyone could read or study is the Bible. Some books help us understand subjects like human behavior, science, and history, and other books are simply entertaining. But the...
What About… Community
by james | July 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
"Are you lonesome tonight?" If not tonight, then sometime in your life you've been lonely, and it's likely you'll be lonely again. God's remedy for loneliness is "Community." WHAT IS COMMUNITY?...
What About… Heaven
by james | July 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Would you get excited about a vacation if no one could tell you where you were going, what you would do there, or how to get there? If we're going to be happy about visiting a new vacation site or...
What About… Joy
by james | July 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
"Baptized in lemon juice" Some Christians have been described this way. Crabby dispositions, sour expressions on their faces, and a cranky outlook on life. They're not only miserable to be around,...
What About… Membership
by james | July 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
"Membership has its privileges." This phrase became a leading advertising slogan during the opulent eighties. In our culture, membership can be highly prized or notoriously avoided. WHAT MEMBERSHIP...
What About… Worship
by james | July 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Imagine watching your team fight their way to a major victory. What is a normal response? We jump to our feet, applaud, cheer, and shout. We consider this perfectly natural. Worship is a perfectly...
What About… Trinity
by james | July 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Would you like to understand the doctrine of the Trinity? You can't! That's the conclusion of hundreds of theologians for the last 1600 years. The Trinity is a mystery. So how does this doctrine...
What About… The Lords Supper
by james | July 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
I n a sense, every meal is sacred. We "bless" God each time we sit down to eat. But in the Bible, one meal is more important and meaningful than all the rest. TALKING ABOUT THE LORD'S SUPPER Formal...
What About… The Holy Spirit
by james | July 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
When you pray, you're instantly in touch with God through His Holy Spirit. God does His work in your life through His Spirit. God's Spirit is powerful yet gentle, invisible but real, hidden yet...
What About… Salvation
by james | July 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
"Jesus Saves!" This two-word message can be found everywhere; printed on plaques in Christian homes, shining in neon letters over inner city churches, scribbled in the margins of old Bibles, and...
What About… Repentance
by james | July 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Have you ever seen someone carrying a sign that says, "Turn or Burn" or with the words "Repent or Parish" written on their T-shirt? Even if these messages look comical, they capture an important...