When Nehemiah came to Jerusalem and saw the crumbled walls, he set out to rebuild the fallen. He described this desire as what "my God put into my heart to do for Jerusalem" (Neh. 2:12). He challenged the people saying, "You see the trouble we are in, how Jerusalem lies in ruins with its gates … Continue reading BUILD for GODS GLORY
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God Sends Help
One of the magnificent features of the Bible's message is that God helps. The fact that God helps is seen in his promise of provision for mankind's sin (Gen. 3:15), the repetitive sending of Judges to the people for redemption, and God's great messages of hope announced to rebellious people by righteous prophets. Stephen's great apologetic … Continue reading God Sends Help
WHERE DID GOD COME FROM?
"Where did God come from?" Have you ever had a 4 year old ask you that question? It is difficult to explain to a child the concept of God's self-existence (God exists without being dependent upon anything). "Where did God come from?" is also a question that atheists put forward as an argument against there … Continue reading WHERE DID GOD COME FROM?
SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH WHEN WE ARE BAPTIZED
"By grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves. It is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8). Being saved by faith requires both belief and adherence to the beliefs once and for all delivered to the saints (Jd.3). I CANNOT BELIEVE SALVATION OCCURS AT THE MOMENT OF BELIEF. Belief is … Continue reading SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH WHEN WE ARE BAPTIZED
Where Did This Post Come From?
Where did this blog post come from? Is that a reasonable question? How many believe it just appeared?This little article has words, a purpose, and is itself a form of communication between intelligent creatures. Surely, we would all say that since there is somedesign, some purpose, and demonstration of at least a little intelligence. Someone … Continue reading Where Did This Post Come From?
THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION IN MY LIFE
As they neared the shores of this life in their front porch rocking chairs, a grandfather said to his wife, "Mother, read the words to me again." She knowingly and with the same conviction and hope read, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall … Continue reading THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION IN MY LIFE
Do You Need a Snickers?
You have seen the Snickers commercials. Robin Williams is a coach who "just isn't himself." They are telling us that you just can't be right without a Snickers bar, and we say AMEN. But why are we so angry, hateful, unforgiving, and lazy? It is so easy to be discouraged, but it is so much … Continue reading Do You Need a Snickers?
It Will Work
God’s providence is often unnoticed, it often developed in insignificant incidents, and sometimes it is even unwanted. Yet we marvel at how our “God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform.”God’s name may be rare in the books of Ruth and Esther, yet His hand is as present as in any other … Continue reading It Will Work
WE CAN WORK WITH GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 3:5-17
The Length of the Mississippi River from its starting place at Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico is 2350 miles long and has some 250 tributaries which drain a total area of more than 1,247,000 square miles. We don't know the names of many of those tributaries, but we do see the … Continue reading WE CAN WORK WITH GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 3:5-17
THE TRUSTING FLOCK 1 Peter 5
The world is a dangerous place for brave Christians, yet they may find peace by entrusting their lives to God. "Let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good" (1 Peter 4:19). TRUST THE ELDERS--1 PETER 5:1-5 I. Notice what elders do: "shepherd the flock"; exercise … Continue reading THE TRUSTING FLOCK 1 Peter 5
Donnie's Dogmatics 