By Lester A. Doyle, Jr. Survey the Cross At our Lord’s table, we look back and survey the cross. We recall, again, the love our Lord had for us. We recall his victory over sin and death. There on the cross, he died for our sins and gave us hope for forgiveness and eternal life. John …
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Ephesians 4:4-6: One Faith
By David J. Halter I. Introduction: A. The Unity of the Church. 1. Paul encourages the church at Ephesus to stand as one in the teachings of the Spirit. 2. The church is composed of all races, Jews and Gentiles; the need for unity then is great. 3. Unity and harmony are only possible through Christ. …
Lessons From the Hymns: “Rescue the Perishing”
By Dennis C. Abernathy Rescue the Perishing was written by Fanny J. Crosby. She was the famous blind American poetess. She was known as the queen of gospel song writers, although she did not begin to write gospel songs until she was forty-four years old. By the time she died at age ninety-five, she had written …
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Why So Many Denominations and Why People Leave Them
By Ron Halbrook The following question came in the mail, “Why are there so many denominations?” Diverse religions, churches, and doctrines did not come from Jesus Christ. He promised, “I will build my church,” referring to God’s plan to save sinners. This salvation comes through Jesus of Nazareth, “the Christ, the Son of the living God” …
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