Article XIX of the 39 Articles states: XIX. Of the ChurchThe visible Church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men, in the which the pure Word of God is preached, and the Sacraments be duly- ministered according to Christ’s ordinance in all those things that of necessity are requisite to the same. Why do … More The Purpose of the Church

In Luke 5:24 Jesus tells His listeners, and us, why He is healing everyone: “But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.” It’s … More Jesus’ healings point to the Cross

The Apostle Paul reminds and describes the past state of Christians in these verses plus their present situation. I Corinthians 6:9-11 9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the … More Communication with Friends and Family

The Apostle Paul in the Book of Colossians is encouraging the Christians in Colosse and Laodicea to remain focused on Christ and the salvation that is alone in Him. Paul gives many descriptions and details of Christ all pointing the fact that He alone saves and there is no need to add to or take … More Beware lest anyone deceive you – Part 1

The Church advances when it preaches the Gospel and teaches what Jesus said and did to the lost outside the building. Of course this is called the Great Commission. Jesus says in: Matthew 28:18-20: 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19 Go, therefore, … More The Church Advances