A Reminder for Christians about Baptism
We often use passages about baptism to show unbelievers the need to be baptized into Christ. Certainly, baptism was taught to those who had not yet done it. The various…
Author: Doy Moyer
The Greater Danger
Differences over the interpretations of texts among those who claim allegiance to Christ is a long-standing problem that continues. We often debate the meaning of texts and sometimes the differences…
Judgment and God’s Compassion
When Abraham was told about the destruction of cities known for unrepentant wickedness, he didn’t rejoice in that, but begged for them to be spared. When Jonah confronted a city…
The Need to Encourage Questions
One of the objections I have heard from those who have left Christ and His people is that “the Church” does not allow anyone to question beliefs, doctrines, or practices.…
When We Begin to Doubt
Believers often battle with doubts. These doubts range from questioning whether we have the ability to live as we ought to questioning whether or not God is real or can…
Idolatry and Sin
One of the most “called-out” sins in Scripture is idolatry. It was one of the primary reasons why God’s people were sent into captivity. Isaiah said, “Their land is filled…
The Most Difficult Command
Being a disciple of Jesus requires that we count the cost of such discipleship. Jesus said it plainly enough in Luke 14:25-33. Let’s read it again: “If anyone comes to…
No Bag of Dry Bones
Ever feel like a husk of your former self? This is not a question only for the older generation. Life is a tiring proposition. From the moment you are born…
Receiving the Kingdom
Receiving the kingdom of God is not always an easy task. Even those who always get what they want may actually find themselves missing out on the benefits of God’s…