Posts Tagged ‘Christianity’
I am a Restorer
Author Unknown I am a restorer – unbowed, undaunted, extremist, and eccentric. The centerpiece of my intellectual universe is Biblical primitivism, a search for the first pure truths and ordinances. I am seeking that elusive image of Christianity as it came from the mind of God. You may say it is not there; it is…
Read MoreExpendable
by Robert F. Turner via Plain Talk, February 1974 During World War II, when British troops were facing Dunkirk; when our boys were pushed from Bataan; someone applied the term “expendable” to forces left to cover the withdrawal. They were considered certainly lost — given to the enemy — their death or capture, the price…
Read MoreWhat advantage is there to being religious?
Question: What are the advantages of being religious? Answer: Much would depend on what you have in mind when you refer to someone as “religious.” Many religions in the world do not offer their followers an advantage. But since you asked me, I will assume that you are equating Christianity to being religious. In this…
Read MoreAppropriate Behavior for the Lord’s People
by Ron Drumm Are you amazed at the bazaar things that people do? I am! But, you can be sure that others look at us, and think we are doing bazaar things as Christians. In fact, many of the views we take and uphold from the Scriptures cause people of the world to say some…
Read MoreClothed with Christ
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Galatians 3:26-29 I. Certain phrases are used so often that we forget the meaning of them. A. Not until someone asks does it take us back and then we have a hard time expressing what we know B. That is why young children’s questions of “why is the sky blue” or “how…
Read MoreMorals in the Pulpit and in the Pew
by Leslie Diestelkamp via Think, Vol. 2, No. 5, July 1971 Once, when I preached a sermon on morals, a mature man in the congregation asked to speak. For perhaps two or three minutes he exhorted the people, giving complete endorsement to what I had preached. I believe his endorsement may have impressed the people more…
Read MoreFault Finding
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: I Thessalonians 5:11-18 I. The golden rule – Romans 13:9-10 A. Much of our life is involved in relating to other people. 1. We need the cooperation of others in so many ways. 2. And so many people are just plain hard to get along with. B. God’s laws are easily summed up in…
Read MoreWe Are a Different People
by Eugene W. Clevenger via The Preceptor, Vol. 1, No. 6, April 1952 One of the greatest factors within the church today that is hindering the cause of Christ is a morbid fear on the part of being different. God’s people in every dispensation have been different people, and members of the New Testament church…
Read MoreThe Unique Religion of Christ
by Dillard Thurman via Gospel Minutes, 1972 There are many religions in the world, but Christianity is unique! It stands alone. Whereas our coins bear the inscription: “E Pluribus Unum,” to signify “one among many,” it is surely not true in regard to Christianity. It is a unique religion. The word, “unique,” allows only one…
Read MoreThe Ten Cannots
by William J. H. Boetcker (1916) You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot build character and courage by taking away man’s initiative…
Read MorePermission and Promotion
by Marita Crozier I recently read Lessons from the Classroom: 20 Things Good Teachers Do by Hal Urban. Don’t be fooled by the title into thinking that this book is only for educators and thus not for you. On the contrary, this is one of the best books I have ever read about life in general. There…
Read MoreWe are at War!
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I. Few Christians realize that their country is at war A. No, I don’t mean the U.S. B. I mean the country every Christian in the world belongs to, the church of our Lord and God. 1. Phil 3:20 – Our citizenship is in heaven 2. Eph. 2:19 – You are fellow citizens 3. Few Christians realize…
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