PART 1 THE SPIRITUALITY PUZZLE Introduction Recently, I had a discussion with my daughter Renee, who attends a non-denominational Christian church, as to what would be the protocol for an unbeliever to have a relationship with God? And if they.
PART 4 THE CHURCH OF GOD OR CHURCH OF MAN 3 WHAT ARE THE FOUNDATIONAL DOCTRINES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH? Foundational Doctrines are doctrines upon which our faith stands. Another way of saying this is that they secure us in our faith. They.
PART 12 CHURCH TEACHINGS TO LEARN ABOUT TEACHINGS THAT PREVENT A PERSON FROM RECEIVING THE INDWELLING SPIRIT DOCTRINES OF DESTRUCTION CHRIST IS NOT DEITY, GOD COME IN THE FLESH If we were to look at many of the religions of the world as to whom they.
PART 2 CHURCH TEACHINGS 2 TO LEARN ABOUT THE FOUNDATIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL DOCTRINES OF THE FAITH Another reason why we should attend church is to learn about the many truths of the faith. God has chosen some in the church (e.g., apostles.
PART 1 ABSTAIN? Moderation?
INTRODUCTION
Is a Christian allowed to drink alcohol, albeit in moderation?
When I mentioned to some of my fellow believers that I would be doing a study on this topic, they thought for what purpose. Why would you waste your time on this? I don’t believe doing a study on any biblical topic is a waste of time. Why, because we as believers need to know the “why” behind what we are being taught from the pulpit.
You might disagree and respond by saying something like, who are we to know what to believe, we didn’t go to Bible school. Let the pastor teach what he wants, and as far as we go, just believe and obey. With all due respect, I don’t believe that the assembly should just agree with everything that is being taught. I believe that we should study these topics on our own and make up our own minds according to the Word and the leading and guiding of the Spirit. By believing everything we hear from the pulpit could lead to an abuse of