Posts from April 2025

The passage reads, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  Unfortunately, some interpret faith in this verse to simply believing in Christ as God’s Son and accepting Him as one’s personal Savior.  John 3:16 certainly teaches that one is saved by faith.  However, we must understand that not all faith saves.  King Agrippa believed but was not saved (Acts 26:27).  The demons…

Many religious scholars believe that mechanical instruments of music were first introduced into public worship in 510 A.D.  Others contend that Pope Vitalian introduced them in 660.  Still others considered expert in the field point to 951, 1250, or even 1290 as possible dates. But what does it matter when instruments were first introduced?  If they were brought in after the days of the New Testament, and thus without sanction, authority, or even consideration from inspired penmen, they came too…

The most destructive habit . . . . . . . . . .Worry The greatest joy . . . . . . . . . . Giving The greatest loss . . . . . . . . . . . Loss of Self-respect The most satisfying work . . . . . . . . . . Helping Others The ugliest personality trait . . . . . . . . . . Selfishness The greatest “shot in…