by David Long
1. Because it has the right builder (Matt. 16:18).
2. Because it has the right foundation (1 Cor. 3:11; Eph. 2:20).
3. Because it begin at the right place (Isa. 2:2-3; Micah 4:1-2; Lk. 24:46-49; Acts 1-2).
4. Because it was established at the right time (Isa. 2:2-3; Joel 2:28; Acts 2).
5. Because it has the right name (Rom. 16:16).
6. Because it has the right organization (Phil. 1:1; Acts 14:23).
7. Because it has the right worship (John 4:23-24).
8. Because it has the right plan of salvation.
a. Hearing (Rom. 10:17).
b. Believing (John 8:24).
c. Repenting (Acts 17:30).
d. Confessing (Acts 8:37).
e. Being immersed in water for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16).
f. Living faithfully (Rev. 2:10).
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Don't live the way they live
by David Long
"This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness" (Eph. 4:17-19). Christians must always give diligence to not give over to the way of the world because look what happens when we do. Notice the description of the Gentiles minds and hearts and lifestyles. The sad part is: this describes most people today.
"This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness" (Eph. 4:17-19). Christians must always give diligence to not give over to the way of the world because look what happens when we do. Notice the description of the Gentiles minds and hearts and lifestyles. The sad part is: this describes most people today.
Monday, April 20, 2020
Being a Christian during the pandemic
by David Long
What do we do when the devil gives us difficult circumstances? The covid-19 pandemic is difficult circumstances. What's a child of God supposed to do? (1) Follow the rules, as long as those rules don't violate God's rules (Rom. 13; Acts 5:29). (2) Follow the golden rule (Matt. 7:12). (3) Let your light shine (Matt. 5:13-16). (4) Look out not only for your own interests but also for the interests of others (Phil. 2:4). (5) Don't worry, trust God (Matt. 6).
What do we do when the devil gives us difficult circumstances? The covid-19 pandemic is difficult circumstances. What's a child of God supposed to do? (1) Follow the rules, as long as those rules don't violate God's rules (Rom. 13; Acts 5:29). (2) Follow the golden rule (Matt. 7:12). (3) Let your light shine (Matt. 5:13-16). (4) Look out not only for your own interests but also for the interests of others (Phil. 2:4). (5) Don't worry, trust God (Matt. 6).
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Losing liberty
by David Long
Read these verses: John 8:32, 36; Romans 6:18, 22; 8:2; Gal. 5:1; James 1:25; 2:12. Those passages say something about the freedom or liberty God gives. Do you have it and if you have it, are you losing it? Make no mistake about it, liberty can be lost.
Read these verses: John 8:32, 36; Romans 6:18, 22; 8:2; Gal. 5:1; James 1:25; 2:12. Those passages say something about the freedom or liberty God gives. Do you have it and if you have it, are you losing it? Make no mistake about it, liberty can be lost.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
God is in control
by David Long
I hear that phrase a lot "God is in control" and yes, He is but at the same time Satan is allowed to do His thing on the earth (Gen. 3; Job 1-2; Rev. 2:10). "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour" (1 Pet. 5:8). The devil knows he's going to hell and he wants to take you with him. Don't go. Don't fall for his lies!
I hear that phrase a lot "God is in control" and yes, He is but at the same time Satan is allowed to do His thing on the earth (Gen. 3; Job 1-2; Rev. 2:10). "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour" (1 Pet. 5:8). The devil knows he's going to hell and he wants to take you with him. Don't go. Don't fall for his lies!
Essential
by David Long
There's a lot of talk right now amid this covid-19 pandemic about what's essential and what's not. Most businesses have been deemed as non-essential and have been forced to close. Churches have been deemed as non-essential and are being forced to not meet. Church looked upon as non-essential is nothing new the denominational world has been teaching that for years. Ask the average person if church is necessary and they will tell you no. But the truth is, the church that Jesus built is essential (Matt. 16:18; Acts 2:47; Eph. 5:23, 27). No accountable person will go to heaven unless they are a faithful member of the church that Jesus built. Are you?
There's a lot of talk right now amid this covid-19 pandemic about what's essential and what's not. Most businesses have been deemed as non-essential and have been forced to close. Churches have been deemed as non-essential and are being forced to not meet. Church looked upon as non-essential is nothing new the denominational world has been teaching that for years. Ask the average person if church is necessary and they will tell you no. But the truth is, the church that Jesus built is essential (Matt. 16:18; Acts 2:47; Eph. 5:23, 27). No accountable person will go to heaven unless they are a faithful member of the church that Jesus built. Are you?
Monday, April 13, 2020
The rat race
by David Long
Society has been referred to as a "rat race." Why? Because people just go, go, go. They run to this activity and that activity. They are on the move all the time but not now. Covid-19 has slowed the rat race down to a snail's pace. Rush hour traffic is not rushed. The highways and streets are just about empty. People have more time at home now. Homeschooling is not a bad thing right now. Maybe people will use this time to focus on what's really important. You think?
Society has been referred to as a "rat race." Why? Because people just go, go, go. They run to this activity and that activity. They are on the move all the time but not now. Covid-19 has slowed the rat race down to a snail's pace. Rush hour traffic is not rushed. The highways and streets are just about empty. People have more time at home now. Homeschooling is not a bad thing right now. Maybe people will use this time to focus on what's really important. You think?
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