Aggressive secularism continues to march powerfully across the intellectual and moral landscape of Western civilization. Some wonder if the church can continue in this secular age. Perhaps one might wonder if all the investments made for the church are worth the sacrifice. There have also been theologians who have downplayed the ontological union of Christ … Continue reading The Church in Christ Forever
Author: Donnie L. DeBord
Joy?
How do you feel when someone afflicts you with their bad attitude? Does their negativity increase productivity? Do you want to be around them? Do you want to be a part of their church? Do you want to be closer to God after being around them? It's easy for us to look at their … Continue reading Joy?
Resurrected Worship
Quoting Psalm 116.10, Paul said, "I believed, and therefore I did speak; we also believe, and therefore we also speak; knowing that he that raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise us up also with Jesus and present us with you" (2 Cor. 4:13-14). Psalm 116 is a most beautiful hymn of thanksgiving that shows … Continue reading Resurrected Worship
GOD’S PRESENCE IN THE GARDEN TEMPLE OF EDEN
God’s creation of the heavens and the earth provides the framework for understanding the entire Biblical narrative. The great themes of the human history begin in Genesis 1-3. The universe was not created just for mankind. It was created for God and mankind to dwell together. Therefore, the Garden of Eden functioned as a … Continue reading GOD’S PRESENCE IN THE GARDEN TEMPLE OF EDEN
Endless Redeeming Love for the Broken World
Brokenness fills our lives and our culture. Civilization continues to fall victim to brokenness and needs to be redeemed by love. The great struggles of our society are often the same great struggles which keep thousands away from God. The causes of abortion, divorce, abuse, and neglect are connected to the lack of godly … Continue reading Endless Redeeming Love for the Broken World
Heart Words: Harm or Holy
Our words can do horrible damage. James said, “the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell” (Js. 3:6). Our words can do holy work. Our words can praise God. John … Continue reading Heart Words: Harm or Holy
Together
"Fellowship" is a deep spiritual bond rooted in eternity and displayed in the lives of the church on earth. The Christian fellowship is the foundation of our togetherness. It's great to be together. But sometimes being together is hard. Sometimes it hurts. Sometimes being together means that I get offended. Sometimes being together means that … Continue reading Together
Reflecting on the Four Accounts of the Lord’s Supper
The Same Powerful Story All four Gospels tell us great things about Jesus’ institution of the Lord’s Supper during his last supper with the disciples. The four evangelists summarized the event differently and emphasized different aspects of the Supper for various reasons. This doesn’t mean there are contradictions. It does mean that we have … Continue reading Reflecting on the Four Accounts of the Lord’s Supper
God’s Infinite and Eternal Love for His Church
We often sing, "I Love Thy Kingdom Lord" and other songs about our devotion for the church of our Lord. As much as we love the church, we can never love the church with the infinite love with which the Father, Son, and Spirit eternally love the church. THE BOND BETWEEN CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH … Continue reading God’s Infinite and Eternal Love for His Church
FARMERS OF MAN
By: Crews Henderson One of the most powerful things that God ever created was mankind. Within mankind he placed a very vital tool for the growth of the church and that is the human brain. The brain is a complex organ that directs the body in everything it does in its daily life. It tells … Continue reading FARMERS OF MAN
Donnie's Dogmatics 