During the month of February 2012, we studied what the Bible teaches about Hell.
While this admittedly-uncomfortable doctrine is often neglected in most churches, we profited greatly from discussing it together.
For your own private instruction and encouragement, we invite you to review our study guides / outlines below:
Many people say, “I would believe in God if he would show me some sign…”
Such people are lying because the light of Christ has shone forth in the darkness, but men love darkness and hate the light (John 1:45, 3:19-21).
The seven signs recorded by John in his Gospel were written not convince naysayers of God’s existence, but to manifest the glory and goodness of Christ to his disciples that they might strengthen their faith and have life in his name (John 20:30-31).
Pastor McShaffrey was invited to speak to a group of young adults (ages 14-18) in the Wisconsin Dells this weekend for their annual retreat.
The general theme was “Acknowledging and Answering God’s Claim and Call upon My Life” and a summary of the sessions is posted below. (more…)
When conflict comes into our lives it threatens to disrupt, defile, or even destroy our most valued relationships.
There is no way to avoid conflict, but scripture teaches us how to manage it in such a way that relationships are restored and God is glorified.
Join us this Lord’s Day as we continue our study of “Biblical Conflict Management” during our Family Instruction Hour. (more…)
Question: What does the Bible say about a Christian getting tattoos? I have searched the internet for sound biblical advice and it seems that no one (not even reformed pastors) are willing to give a straight answer.
Answer: Because the only direct scriptural references to tattooing occur in the Old Testament, your question will take some time to answer (and my answer may admittedly not be as “straight” as you wish). (more…)