Timeless Errors
The tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) shows timeless errors: 1) Assumed Permanence, 2) Unity in Unholiness, 3) Pride in Identity. Each person should avoid repeating them.
Category: Kevin’s Korner
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Where is our Fatherland?
Christians seek a kingdom that cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:28), not an earthly one. Do we invest our love of fatherland in our eternal home (Hebrews 13:14)?
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Angels: Messengers of God
Angels are messengers of God (Hebrews 1:14), but that role diminished and ended after the great commission. Each person should know scripture is sufficient for all works.
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A Successful SYS and Some Future Plans
Our Summer Youth Series was a great success with fellowship, food, and worship. We also share plans for upcoming events at the New Boston Church of Christ.
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Friendly Fire
Friendly fire: Christians sometimes attack their own brethren. 1) How We Engage in It, 2) How to Avoid It. Each person should learn to love brethren in Christ.
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Leadership Camp was a Success!
Our kids learned how to lead in the church at leadership camp this year. We give thanks to God and to our elders for sending them (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
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Who are the Sons of God and Daughters of Men?
In Job 1:6, the sons of God are heavenly beings. In Genesis 6:1-4, they were men of the line of Seth. Context determines the meaning of a phrase.
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Where is Satan in the Bible? How does he become the devil or Satan?
Satan, the devil, and the serpent are the same being (Revelation 12:9). He first appears in Genesis 3. Isaiah 14's "Lucifer" refers to the king of Babylon, not Satan.
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An Overview of God’s Home
An overview of God's home (Genesis 1:26-28): 1) Its Origins, 2) Its Design, 3) Its Responsibilities, 4) Its Functions. Each person should know his role in the home.
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The Christian and Alcoholic Beverages
The Christian and alcohol (Ephesians 5:17-20): 1) What "Wine" Means, 2) The Bible Forbids Recreational Drinking, 3) It Harms Body and Mind. Each person should know why.
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Why Do We Blame Other People?
Why do we blame others (Luke 18:9-14)? It is easy, makes us look righteous, and avoids admitting our own sin. Each person should own his faults and improve relationships.
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Summer’s Come and Is Going
Summer is flying by with camp, family visits, and capable preachers filling in. We mourn a sister's passing, but not as those who have no hope (1 Thess. 4:13-14).
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The Sixth Commandment – You Shall Not Murder
"You shall not murder" (Exodus 20): 1) The Verb, 2) The Vindication, 3) The Vitality Today, 4) The Value. Each person should explain why this command must be respected.
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Singing As Worship
Worshiping God in song (Colossians 3:15-17) involves 1) Beauty, 2) Doctrine, 3) Comprehension, 4) Attitude. Each person should understand proper worship in singing.
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The Book of Life
What does the Bible say about the book of life? From Exodus 32 to Revelation 3:5, God promises not to blot out the names of those who overcome.
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What is the significance of the phrase “Where the worm dieth not” found in Mark 9:48?
"Where the worm dieth not" (Mark 9:48) describes Gehenna, the Valley of Hinnom, a picture of hell's lasting punishment. Let's obey God so we never go there.
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Why do People Think One Church is Different Than Another?
There is one body, the church (Ephesians 4:4-6). Not all churches follow Christ's teaching. We must be diligent to find the church that follows Jesus as its head.
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He Condemned Sin in the Flesh
God condemned sin in the flesh (Romans 8:1-4): 1) Before Christ, Sin Reigned, 2) Christ Destroyed Its Power, 3) Christ Reigns Today. Each person should know His grace.
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God’s Bridge to the Lost
The church is God's bridge to the lost (1 Timothy 3:15): 1) God Speaks Through It, 2) It Is the Pillar of Truth, 3) It Represents Christ. Each person should reach others.
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Graduates Need to Know . . .
Graduates need to know that God loves you, you can be your own worst enemy, and you must not let sin control you. Let God's Spirit lead you (Romans 8:1).