Monthly Archive: January 2023

Jan 27

The Compliments of Christ

“Compliment,” as defined by Webster’s is “an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; esp: a flattering remark.” The Bible makes clear that the compliments of a flatterer are nothing. In a condemning manner, the Psalmist remarked that the wicked “flatter with their tongue” (Psa. 5:9; Cf. I Thess. 2:5). However, Jesus never issued a …

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Jan 20

JESUS INCREASED IN…

“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:52). This was spoken of Him when He was 12, but Jesus kept advancing in those four realms of life, even until we next read of Him at the age of 30. Since Jesus is our perfect example (1 Pet. …

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Jan 13

BAPTISM STANDS BETWEEN BEING LOST AND…

Being Saved Mark 16:16 Entering The Kingdom John 3:5 Forgiveness Of Sins Acts 2:38 Washing Away Sins Acts 22:16 The New Life Romans 6:4 Being Raised With Christ Romans 6:4 Sin Destroyed Romans 6:6 Being In The Body Of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:13 Being A Child Of God Galatians 3:26-27 Putting On Christ Galatians 3:26-27 …

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Jan 06

Our Enemy May Be Great, But God Is Greater

There was a time when the kings and their armies of four cities united and rose up against the kings of five other cities. The four were easily victorious over the five (which indicates their power and strength). As spoils of war, the invaders took captive some of the inhabitants of the defeated. One of …

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