Church Life
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Did the first Christians take the Lord’s Supper daily?
Acts 2 says early Christians were “breaking bread” daily. But Acts 20 shows the church gathering on the first day of the week to break bread. So which is it—daily or weekly? In this study we look closely at Acts 2:42 and Acts 2:46 to see what the Bible actually says about the Lord’s Supper.
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What exactly happens at baptism?
What exactly happens at baptism? In this study, we explore the powerful intersection of human faith and divine power. Discover how baptism is a passive commandment where we come empty-handed to appeal for a good conscience, while God performs a spiritual surgery to cut away sin and raise us to new life.
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Should Christians tithe? (You’ve been lied to!)
Are Christians required to tithe? Let’s be honest. A lot of people come to this question not from curiosity, but from guilt. They’re strapped for money, yet they’re being spiritually manipulated. This lesson is for those who feel trapped by what their church leaders are demanding of them.
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Why do Christians meet and worship on Sundays?
Why is it that Christians assemble together and have what we call “church” on Sundays? Why do we honor Christ and worship God on the first day of every week? It has nothing to do with Rome or the Roman Catholic Church. Instead, it has everything to do with Scripture and the resurrection.
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You might be a lukewarm Christian if…
Spiritual lukewarmness is a big deal. Jesus’s warning should grab your attention, stop you in your tracks, and make you take your temperature. In this study, we’ll help you do just that. Here are eight signs that you might be a lukewarm Christian, and what you can do to never be lukewarm again.
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Should we keep the Sabbath? Every Christian must know this.
Should Christians still keep the Sabbath day? Did God change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday? What does the Bible really say about the fourth commandment? In this video, we examine the Sabbath day from Scripture (not tradition)and answer the question: Is the Sabbath binding on Christians today? We’ll look at what the Sabbath was,…
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Should Christians follow the Old Testament?
This question might change how you read your Bible: Should Christians follow the Old Testament? The answer affects how we worship, how we live, and even affects our salvation. And the Bible doesn’t leave us guessing. When we ask, “Should Christians follow the Old Testament?” what we’re really asking is, “Should Christians follow the Law…
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5 biblical reasons for laying on of hands
What if I told you that the laying on of hands in the Bible wasn’t just about miracles? That it wasn’t just about healing or speaking with tongues? In fact, there are five different reasons people laid hands on others in the Bible—and only one of them is what most people think of.
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Why does Peter have the keys of the kingdom? An exposition of Matthew 16:13–19
We’ve all heard a joke that mentions someone dying and having to walk up to Peter, who stands at the pearly gates of heaven. I hate to be “that guy,” but this article will throw a wet blanket on all those jokes.
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“…where two or three are gathered…” This phrase doesn’t mean what you think it does.
“After all,” you say, “Jesus said, ‘Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in their midst.’” I’ve done it. Perhaps you’ve done it. This quote is thrown around to apply to all kinds of situations, but usually people use it to feel better about their lack of planning, their small…
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“It’s not a religion; it’s a relationship.” Oh, really?
“It’s not a religion; it’s a relationship.” If you’re serious about following and loving Jesus, you’ll never say this phrase again.
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How do I become a pastor? The answer may SHOCK you!
Who is a pastor? Journey through the Bible to learn about these biblical words: preacher, evangelist, pastor, shepherd, elder, presbyter, bishop, overseer. Find out why pastors and preachers are not automatically the same thing. And learn what the qualifications of pastors are from the Bible.