SIN
Many times when we study a topic, we will ask the following questions about it: who, what, when, why, and where? For the purpose of this discussion, we will ask the same questions about sin!
Who sins?
When we consider "Who sins?" we find out why man is so interested in this subject. The Bible answers this question very simply in Romans 3:23, where Paul said, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Please notice here the word "all" is used! Paul here is talking to the church at Rome and telling them that all, including Christians, sin! In 1 John 1:10, we read, "If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.” Now it is easy to see the seriousness of sin and how everyone is affected by this problem.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
Daily Reading
QUESTION: Should Christians fast today?
ANSWER: Those who lived under the Old Testament were commanded to fast at certain times and under certain conditions (Leviticus 16:29-34; Numbers 30:13-16). It is also true that they fasted voluntarily (II Samuel 12:16; I Kings 19:8). Jesus, living under the Old Testament, kept it perfectly, being without sin (I Peter 2:22). He also fasted voluntarily (Matthew 4:2).
There is no commandment in the New Testament for Christians to engage in public fasting. Indeed, Jesus told the Pharisees not to fast publicly, but rather to do so privately, avoiding the praise of men (Matthew 6:16-18). Jesus also said that after His return to heaven His disciples would then fast (Matthew 9:14-15). Clearly then, Jesus not only fasted as our example, but, as well, authorizes His followers to do the same today.
The purpose of fasting is to strengthen us during periods of great trials in our lives; to help us through times of deep sorrow (Matthew 9:14-15). It is also a means by which we can more readily change our focus from earthly things to spiritual matters, thus making our service to God, including our prayer lives, more meaningful and effective.
Specific times and occasions have not been given as to when we should fast. They are decisions to be made by each individual. It follows, too, that one person’s decisions in these matters are not to be bound, or forced, upon another.
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ANSWER: Those who lived under the Old Testament were commanded to fast at certain times and under certain conditions (Leviticus 16:29-34; Numbers 30:13-16). It is also true that they fasted voluntarily (II Samuel 12:16; I Kings 19:8). Jesus, living under the Old Testament, kept it perfectly, being without sin (I Peter 2:22). He also fasted voluntarily (Matthew 4:2).
There is no commandment in the New Testament for Christians to engage in public fasting. Indeed, Jesus told the Pharisees not to fast publicly, but rather to do so privately, avoiding the praise of men (Matthew 6:16-18). Jesus also said that after His return to heaven His disciples would then fast (Matthew 9:14-15). Clearly then, Jesus not only fasted as our example, but, as well, authorizes His followers to do the same today.
The purpose of fasting is to strengthen us during periods of great trials in our lives; to help us through times of deep sorrow (Matthew 9:14-15). It is also a means by which we can more readily change our focus from earthly things to spiritual matters, thus making our service to God, including our prayer lives, more meaningful and effective.
Specific times and occasions have not been given as to when we should fast. They are decisions to be made by each individual. It follows, too, that one person’s decisions in these matters are not to be bound, or forced, upon another.
For Further Information Contact:Truth For The WorldP.O. Box 5048Duluth, GA 30096-0065e-mail: info@tftw.org
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Daily Reading
Plan of salvation?
1. Hear (Romans 10:17 ).
2. Believe (John 8:24 ; Hebrews 11:6; James 2:24 ,26).
3. Repent (Acts 17:30 ; 2 Peter 3:9).
4. Confess Christ (Matthew 10:32 ,33; John 12:42 ,43).
5. Baptism.
(a) Mark 16:16 . (c) Acts 22:16 .
(b) Acts 2:38 . (d) Revelation 1:5.
(c) 1 Peter 3:21 (e) Acts 8:35-39.
1. Hear (Romans 10:17 ).
2. Believe (John 8:24 ; Hebrews 11:6; James 2:24 ,26).
3. Repent (Acts 17:30 ; 2 Peter 3:9).
4. Confess Christ (Matthew 10:32 ,33; John 12:42 ,43).
5. Baptism.
(a) Mark 16:16 . (c) Acts 22:16 .
(b) Acts 2:38 . (d) Revelation 1:5.
(c) 1 Peter 3:21 (e) Acts 8:35-39.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Daily Reading
Worship?
1. Lord's supper (Matthew 26:26-29; Hebrews 10:25 ; Acts 20:7; Gen. 6).
2. Giving (1 Corinthians 16:1,2).
3. Prayer (Acts 2:42 ; Acts 12:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ).
4. Singing (Ephesians 5:19 ; Colossians 3:16 ).
5. Preaching/Teaching (Acts 20:7; Acts 2:42 ).
1. Lord's supper (Matthew 26:26-29; Hebrews 10:25 ; Acts 20:7; Gen. 6).
2. Giving (1 Corinthians 16:1,2).
3. Prayer (Acts 2:42 ; Acts 12:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ).
4. Singing (Ephesians 5:19 ; Colossians 3:16 ).
5. Preaching/Teaching (Acts 20:7; Acts 2:42 ).
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Daily Reading
e. Organization?
1. Autonomous; Independent.
2. Each congregation has:
(a) Elders, pastors, shepherds.
(1) Acts 14:23 . (3) 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
(2) Acts 20:17 ,18,28. (4) Titus 1:5-9.
(b) Deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13; Philippians 1:1).
3. Not one man over one or more congregations, pope, etc. No earthly headquarters.
1. Autonomous; Independent.
2. Each congregation has:
(a) Elders, pastors, shepherds.
(1) Acts 14:23 . (3) 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
(2) Acts 20:17 ,18,28. (4) Titus 1:5-9.
(b) Deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13; Philippians 1:1).
3. Not one man over one or more congregations, pope, etc. No earthly headquarters.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Daily Reading
Mar 9:1 And He said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power."
Rom 16:16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.
Daily Reading
How do we find out which one is the church that Jesus established? Characteristics of the church.
a. When established?
1. Matthew 16:18. 5. Acts 1:5-8.
2. Mark 9:1. 6. Acts 5:11 .
3. Mark 15:43 . 7. Colossians 1:13.
4. Luke 24:46-49. 8. Acts 2:1-4,36-42,47.
b. Where established?
1. Isaiah 2:2,3; Luke 24:47.
2. Acts 2:5,14.
c. Name?
1. Matthew 16:18.
2. Acts 20:28 .
3. Rm. 16:16.
a. When established?
1. Matthew 16:18. 5. Acts 1:5-8.
2. Mark 9:1. 6. Acts 5:11 .
3. Mark 15:43 . 7. Colossians 1:13.
4. Luke 24:46-49. 8. Acts 2:1-4,36-42,47.
b. Where established?
1. Isaiah 2:2,3; Luke 24:47.
2. Acts 2:5,14.
c. Name?
1. Matthew 16:18.
2. Acts 20:28 .
3. Rm. 16:16.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Daily Reading
Good morning, Just want to let you know that today is the Lord's Day and that the Lord expects us to worship Him on this day. If you have been reading my post you should be understanding why I say this. I pray and hope that what I post helps some one to come to know our Savior. The words comes straight from the bible and not from man. When we let GOD's word tell us what He expects we will not go wrong. When we let man tell us his way we go wrong. Have a wonderful day.
