For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NIV They called it “the Mother.” The children had been exploring in the hills behind the ranch houses.... Continue Reading →
Must Not Quarrel
And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 2nd Timothy 2:24 NIV They were brothers. “It is normal for brothers to quarrel,” people said. But it began to happen more and more. There always seemed to be something wrong with what the other... Continue Reading →
Which Is the Church?
if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 1st Timothy 3:15 NIV His adopted family attended a large church in the city. He was interested in knowing God and establishing a... Continue Reading →
Beliefs
(The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, and that there are neither angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.) Acts 23:8 (NIV) They all have their opinions. They do not coincide. Are we speaking of the Pharisees, the Sadducees, or us? Some want to call themselves the remnant, the chosen, or... Continue Reading →
Divided #Church #believers #Jesus #God
Some of the Pharisees said, "This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath." But others asked, "How can a sinner do such miraculous signs?" So they were divided. John 9:16 (NIV) What is the religious scene like today? How many different denominations do we have? Even within each denomination, do... Continue Reading →
