Don’t Despair Editorial by Justin Nash Are we really losing? Is the church really doomed? I don’t think so. So, don’t despair. Is the church dying? Is Christianity going the way of the dinosaurs? If you listen to media pundits in the popular culture and the prophets of woe in the church, you might think […]
The Advent Christian Lane on the Highway of Christ Feature by Pastor Brad Rigney I am sure that all of us have had the experience of driving on a multilane highway. I am used to traveling on freeways in large cities. In fact, within two miles from where I currently live, I can get on […]
The Soon Return of Jesus Feature by Ron Thomas “We believe that Bible prophecy has indicated the approximate time of Christ’s return; and comparing its testimony with the signs of our times, we are confident that he is near, ‘even at the doors,’ and we believe that the great duty of the hour is the […]
The Coming of the Lord: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Scripture Study We invite you to use these scripture studies for personal enrichment, group study or discipleship. Background The most prominent theme in 1 Thessalonians is the second coming of Jesus Christ. It is mentioned in every chapter of the book (1:10; 2:19-20; 3:13; 4:13-18; 5:1-11, 23-24). […]
Christ’s Beautiful Church Editorial by Justin Nash Like any family, we fight sometimes. We get on each other’s nerves. We even cause each other pain. But at the end of the day, we love and forgive one another, because that’s what families do. I was recently reminded of the beauty of the local church. Someone […]
Living in Light of the Second Coming? Editorial by Justin Nash How does your belief in the second coming of Jesus Christ affect your day-to-day life? How does your belief in the second coming of Jesus Christ affect your day-to-day life? Be honest here. What difference does it make, if it makes any difference at […]
The Sure Return of Jesus By John Gallagher Even if you don’t like theology, you have formed one. The question is, “is it biblical?” Benjamin Martin, in the movie “The Patriot,” said: “I have long feared my sins would find me out.” And if we fear not this, we fear the sins of others finding […]
Are You Called? By Kenny Latimore Could God be calling you into pastoral ministry? At the moment of my birth, the doctor didn’t proclaim, “We’ve got a pastor here. His hands are folded in prayer!” Like many people, my call to the pastorate wasn’t always clear. There were many twists and turns along the way. […]
Through the Rearview Mirror By Clayton Blackstone Through the rearview mirror How blessed all those in whom you live, Whose lives become roads you travel; They wind through lonesome valleys, come upon brooks, Discover cool springs and pools brimming with rain! God-traveled, these roads curve up the mountain, and At the last turn — Zion! […]
Submit to Your Leaders: Hebrews 13:17 Scripture Study We invite you to use these scripture studies for personal enrichment, group study or discipleship. Context From this text and others,[1] it’s clear in Scripture that pastors have authority. But what kind of authority? How far does the jurisdiction extend, and are there any checks on that […]