Two short lessons back-to-back. First an overview of the book of Daniel, followed by a story from it. This is the first in a 3-part series in Daniel.
Our God is the only one who can justify us, since He is just. We can spot when others are justifying their actions for selfish reasons rather than legitimate ones. But the biggest danger is when we declare our own (wrong) actions to be justified, often because we feel empowered to right the wrongs done…
Households have “discretionary expenses,” which is money spent on things not utterly necessary for survival but may be essential in other ways. Does a church have a right to have discretionary spending, and if so, does that mean that there are then no boundaries whatsoever? Part of a series on “Issues of the ’50s and…
The Bible has several example of churches helping needy saints, and we should follow that example. But does the church have authority to help non-Christians? Part of a series on “Issues of the ’50s and ’60s.”
Is a church assembly a time for potluck and planned social gatherings? The first in a series about “Issues of the ’50s and ’60s.”
Many activities that Christians are asked to do are in community, including most acts of worship and steps of salvation – if not all of them. But not only is it necessary to be around other people, of course we also make each better.