Following the Crowd Can Be Dangerous By: Ted Brown “Can the majority of people be wrong?” Throughout history, following the crowd has often led to disaster. Nations, kings, celebrities, etc. It’s better to stand alone with God, than be in a crowd without Him. Let’s look at some examples in Scripture when people foolishly went along with the majority. The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh (mankind) had corrupted their way upon the earth....Continue reading
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Marriage and the Home – The Bible View
MARRIAGE AND THE HOME – THE BIBLE VIEW By: Randy Kea The Bible defines marriage (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:3-9; Ephesians 5:31). It involves a “leaving” of the parents to form a new home. This involves willingness and consent by the two people getting married. It also involves a “cleaving” to one another which includes intention and purpose. Also, becoming “one flesh” is a part of the marriage relationship. This refers to sexual union (I Corinthians 6:16) according to Paul. However, it should be pointed out that just having a sexual union does not constitute marriage...
God’s Drawing Power
GOD’S DRAWING POWER By: Randy Kea Jesus said, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, ‘And they shall all be taught by God.’ Therefore, everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me.” (John 6:44-45) He also said, “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” (John 12:32) First, the obvious question is why does man need to be drawn to...Continue reading
Knowing God
KNOWING GOD By: Randy Kea Do you know God? Let us allow the Bible to answer some important questions about this subject: Knowing God. How important is it that we know God? In His prayer, that He prayed the night before He was crucified, the Lord Jesus prayed: “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” (John 17:3). What will happen to people who do not know God? Paul clearly indicates the fate of all such: ...
Be Not Deceived
BE NOT DECEIVED By: Randy Kea Jesus said, “Take heed that no man deceive you.” (Matthew 24:4) In Matthew 7:15 the Lord warned, “Beware of false prophets.” He further instructed His disciples, “Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.” (Matthew 15:13) The apostle Paul would later write about those who would by their smooth words and flattering speech, “deceive the hearts of the simple.” (Romans 16:18). John also warned that “many false prophets are gone out into the world.” (I John 4:1) The Bible speaks and warns of...
Faith
FAITH By: Randy Kea We hear a lot, today, about the importance of faith. The Bible clearly teaches the essentiality of faith in God (Hebrews 11:6), Christ (John 8:21-24), and the gospel (Mark 16:15-16). The question is not “Is faith essential?” but “What kind of faith saves and blesses man?” The Bible teaches the following about faith: We are “saved” by faith. Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 5:1-2 We “stand” by faith. II Corinthians 1:24 We “walk” by faith. II Corinthians 5:7 Our obedience to God should be based on faith. Hebrews 11:8 In the last...
Some Things God Never Promised in the Bible
SOME THINGS GOD NEVER PROMISED IN THE BIBLE By: Randy Kea 1. God never promised that Jesus would set foot on this earth again. There are many who claim this. The Bible teaches that we shall meet the Lord in the air (I Thessalonians 4:13- 18) and that this world would be burned up (II Peter 3:9-11). Right before Jesus ascended back to his Father in heaven He said, “I am no more in the world.” (John 17:11). 2. God never promised to save everybody. The Bible teaches that provisions for salvation have been made...