Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a pastor in Germany in the early part of the 20th century. It was not an easy time to be a leader in Christ's church. Hitler was carrying out many atrocities. Resisting Nazi propaganda only came with great cost. Bonhoeffer was exiled from his hometown of Berlin for a time. He would ultimately pay for his convictions with his … [Read more...]
Your Greatest Enemy Or Your Best Friend?
We have come to be convinced that grace gives us the ability to do anything not overtly forbidden in Scripture. And we are quite adamant that others should feel that same freedom as well. If another believer does not feel the liberty to participate in a certain activity, we conclude that they are rather stodgy and legalistic. But the Scriptures … [Read more...]
Meaning in Believer’s Baptism
Tonight we will have the opportunity to witness a follower of Christ giving public profession of his faith through the waters of baptism. What does baptism entail and what does it mean? It has been customary in recent years for Baptists to talk primarily about baptism as an ordinance. An ordinance is a rule or law. In this sense, baptism is an act … [Read more...]
The Importance of Small Groups
We are told that the early church was meeting in the temple courts and also in their homes (Acts 2:42-47). They had large group meetings and small group meetings. And in relation to these small group meetings, we are told that they received their food with glad and generous hearts. Literally they possessed a "singleness of heart" or a "simplicity … [Read more...]
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