Text: Romans 16:16 When talking about spiritual matters with other religious people, there are some things we find in common with them. However, there are also some significant differences between churches of Christ and other churches. Some are curious about this, and we want to be ready to give an explanation (cf. 1 Peter 3:15). […]
What Makes churches of Christ Different?
The Mount of Transfiguration
Text: Matthew 17:1-8 While on a high mountain with Jesus, Peter, James, and John witnessed His transfiguration. Peter said it was “good for us to be here.” In the same way, it is “good for us” to look at what happened on this occasion. This event teaches us about Jesus and our responsibility before Him. The Scene […]
Christmas in the Early Church
Text: Luke 2:1-14 You may be questioning the title. After all, there was no Christmas in the first-century church. Yet the observance of Christmas is widespread today. Is that compatible with what we read about the early church? And does it matter? The commonly held view of Christmas is that it is a celebration of […]
Revisiting Bible Authority
Text: Matthew 28:18-20 It is good and necessary to revisit certain topics from time to time. We do not want to “drift away” from what we have learned previously (Hebrews 2:1). Some topics are so foundational that they affect what we believe, teach, and practice (individually and collectively). The topic of bible authority is one of […]
Living for Christ
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross was an act of love. This love should motivate us to live for Him. But what does it mean to live for Christ? It is more than just belief in Him or an appreciation for what He has done. These things should affect our behavior. So […]
A Famine in the Land
Text: Amos 8:11-14 God has given us His word to reveal His will and guide us through this life. This is an incredible blessing! Yet too often, His word is neglected and ignored – mostly by the world at large, but we can do this too. What happens when we neglect the word of God? […]
Christ Is Better Than the World
Text: Colossians 2:8-15 Paul encouraged the Colossian brethren to remain faithful to Christ (Colossians 2:6-7). He also warned of the danger of being taken captive (Colossians 2:8). Essentially, there were two paths before them – the way of Christ and the way of the world. The world uses various tactics to make its way seem […]
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