Speaking in tongues remains a common declaration for those who advocate for modern miracles. It may be one of the most claimed miraculous acts mentioned in the New Testament. I meet people here in Aberdeen and throughout Monroe County who claim to speak in tongues; I have heard people describe their experiences in speaking in…

There exist several denominationalists who claim to have been witness to a miracle from God. Some evangelists will even claim to perform miracles through the power of God and His Spirit. This series will examine the modern-day miracles and ask the question, “Do modern miracles really exist?” First, defining a “miracle” the way God would…

Baptism continues to be one of the most controversial points of salvation, but baptism is also the simplest. One simply gets into the water and allows God to wash aways the sins of the past, nothing more to it. Preparing for baptism mentally and emotional and continuing to walk in the light of the Lord…

While Christ commanded baptism to be saved and His apostles taught the act as essential, there exist many faiths and denominations that will preach that baptism is not necessary for salvation. Christ said, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:16). A simple statement…

God sent His only begotten Son to die on the cruel cross of Calvary to redeem a world lost in sin and ignorance (John 3:16-18). All those who accept and follow Christ have access to His saving blood (Rom. 3:23-26). The blood Christ spilt on the cross washes one free of sin and shame, making…

The final words of Christ to His apostles on the Mount of Olives commanded His followers to “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). Specifically, Christ detailed that “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:16).…

The act of baptism may be the most disputed step in the plan of salvation. Some hold to the concept that baptism is not necessary to be saved, others defend that God requires baptism to be saved, and some denominations will teach that multiple baptisms throughout one’s life is necessary to be saved. Some preachers…

King Solomon, the wisest of all the inspired writers of the Bible, wrote, “the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit” (Ecc. 7:8b). Chrysostom called patience “The Queen of the Virtues.” The author of an old Dutch proverb wrote, “A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.” Shakespeare…

“It is the lock of the door of the closed mind. It is the ignorance we usually mistake for reason. It is the first enemy of information and progress. It is intellectual astigmatism. It is a perfect combination of conceit and ignorance…It is the defense of the devil, shell of a petrified mind, and the…

Many believe that life cannot be lived without worry and concern. Our generation calls itself the “Age of Anxiety.” It would appear that Martha has many brothers and sisters in our day who are “careful and troubled about many things” (Luke 10:4). People worry and stress about jobs, family, money, possessions, loss, or sometimes all…