James

Title – James

Author – Daniel M. Doriani

Publisher – New Jersey: P&R Publishing, 2007

1.  Unlike Martin Luther, Doriani does a fine job in bringing out the gospel through the book of James. Continue reading

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The God of the Bible is good

“For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, that flow out of valleys and hills” ~ Deuteronomy 8:7

– taken from today’s reading in The NKJV Daily Bible

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Do you need your apple trees pruned?

We can prune your apple trees — ’tis a good time now in Idaho Falls before the branches sprout.  We can even give those gnarled limbs a gentle rub down to remove the old peeling bark.

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And as a unique, special service, my boy, Micaiah, can take one of those limbs and handcraft for you a walking stick.

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Five things to consider about work days on church buildings and grounds

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  1. Thank the Lord that you have a designated building to be utilized as a ministry tool in the city. The building is a helpful place where the Body of Christ can gather.  Thank the Lord if you worship Him in a building that is functional, attractive, and debt-free.  Be grateful for God’s gifts as you clean.

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New Inductive Bible Study – Zephaniah

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Topic of study:  Zephaniah Continue reading

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Matthew 16:13-20

“When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that, the Son of Man, am?’ So they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Continue reading

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Acts 2:40-47

And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.”  Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.  And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.  Continue reading

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What Is a Healthy Church Member?

Title – What Is a Healthy Church Member? Continue reading

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The Standard Manual for Baptist Churches

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Title – The Standard Manual for Baptist Churches Continue reading

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How does your local fellowship operate as Christ’s Church?

A brief survey of the current scene

  1. The bishop rules

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