“Submit To Governing Authorities!”
“Submit To Governing Authorities…!”(Rom.13:1-7).When some of the apostles were brought before the Sanhedrin, Peter and the others defended themselves, saying, “We must obey God rather than men”(Acts 5:29f). Faith inclined as this response is, it has been the bedrock in the perennial tension of Church State relationship.Are Christians so above the state, such that they […]
“The Unchanging Christ And The Faith Of Our Fathers!”
“The Unchanging Christ And The Faith Of Our Fathers!”(Heb.13:7-9a).“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings.”The Apostles’ Creed may […]
“The Ever-present God!”
“The Ever-present God!”(Heb.13:1-6).“Keep loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those in prison as if youwere their fellow peisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. Marriage should be honored by all, and the […]
“No Surprises!”
“No Surprises!”(I Th.5:1-4).November and December are the months of worst nightmares to some Treasurers of Tontins and Thrift and Loan meetings, and also to some of those who took loans from such meetings. The nightmare is because this period seems to take them unaware; but it shouldn’t be so!The mundane man is hardly prepared – […]
“Great Expectation!”
“Great Expectation!”(Phi.3:17-21).Paul urged the Corithians to emulate him in the same way he emulated Christ. “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ”(I Cor.11:1). To the Philippians, he said, “Join with others in following my example… and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” The main example […]