In Mark 7:7 Jesus quoted Isaiah, saying, "In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men."...
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Be Careful Calling Someone a “False Teacher”
The term "false teacher" gets thrown around a lot; but the definition might not be as obvious as it seems. Many people...
4 Reasons to Give to the Church Every Sunday
While there are certainly "churches" and preachers who are taking advantage of the generosity of their members and...
Healing the Divisions Between Churches of Christ
We might say the beginning of the Restoration Movement in the United States was in 1809 when Thomas Campbell uttered...
Four Reasons I am Thankful for the Church
As a member of the Millennial generation, I am painfully aware that many in my age group are leaving the church. While...
What Does It Mean to Work Out Your Own Salvation?
In Philippians 2:12 Paul wrote, “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” That phrase is quoted a lot,...
6 Tips for Teaching Better Bible Classes
Whether you're teaching teenagers, adults, women, or men, I know you want your Bible class to be as effective as it...
Why I Believe in Taking the Lord’s Supper Every Sunday
When it comes to communion, or the Lord's Supper, there is no direct command saying, "Take the Lord's Supper every...
Jesus Doesn’t Judge A Church By Its Size
The phrase, "Church growth" has become a buzzword in religious circles. For many, the size of a church is the primary...
A Question We Need to STOP Asking in Bible Studies
In many ways, the quality of our Bible study will be determined by the quality of the questions we ask while we study....
The Sin of Division
The New Testament talks about a lot of sins, but I would venture to say that the sin Jesus and the apostles addressed...
Why We Need to Change the Way We Think About Preaching
"You're the best preacher I've ever heard!" What preacher wouldn't want to hear those words? One preacher who doesn't...