“Did you know that Jesus was black?” Stunningly, this question was posed by a member of the Body during a bible class in which I was present. I responded to the question by saying that some white people say Jesus is white, some black people say Jesus is black and …
Ancestry Not Applicable
Who are you? What defines you as a person? Probably not a question that most of us get asked regularly if at all. Yet it is a question that delves into the core of our psyche and, how we answer often defines how we act and how others view us, …
Muzzled
Debate, the free flow of information, the examination or scrutinization of facts and evidence are all things that we appreciate in a free society. We appreciate it because we all desire truth, we all value truth even when we don’t like what it may say about us. No sane person …
The History of Us
The Lord’s church, although consistent in its existence since its establishment has never really flourished in the world. From the onset, it was met with great hostility and persecution which only grew as time went on. The church was hated by the Jews (Cf. Acts 8:4 & Acts 11:19) and …
BOUGHT AND PAID FOR
When the phrase bought and paid for is used, it references something that has been fully acquired with no outstanding debts remaining. Nice car, is it yours? Yes, bought and paid for. This sentiment is true for the Church as a whole and individual Christians. Figuratively speaking, if someone were to look …
Selective Recall
After the emancipation of the Hebrew people, they started their journey to the Promised Land per the command and promise of God. The sheer spiritual magnitude of their release from Egypt is recognized in that it was part of God’s plan to bring salvation to mankind. (Cf. Genesis 12:1-3). On …
Are You A Christian?
Do you know the answer to this question? Are you sure about it? How exactly did you arrive at your answer?
Weigh Your Options Carefully
We are a society consumed and overwhelmed with options. No matter where we go, we are bombarded with a variety of choices. Fries or tater tots, sweet or un-sweet, aisle or window, “HD” or “4K.” We are free to choose whatever our heart desires. The Lord has given His creation …
I Can Do All Things?
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, Philippians 4:13. I see it on t-shirts, bracelets, and signs. It gets posted on social media and uttered by many who profess some form of godliness. However, can I really do all things through Christ? Does this verse sanction boundless …
Grammatically Correct
While in His earthly ministry Jesus was approached by a group called the Sadducees. This was a group who did not believe in the resurrection. In their attempt to trap Jesus in His words they came up with an argument about marriage after death (Matthew 22:23-28). Jesus responded to them …