The Tradition of Evangelism

In II Thessalonians 2:15 Paul wrote, “Therefore brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught whether by word, or our epistle.” Paul visited Thessalonica on his second missionary journey.  His time with them was short (6-8 weeks) compared to time he spent in Corinth (1 ½ years), and Ephesus (3 years). But […]

Wise & Good Christians

Paul concludes his letter to the saints at Ephesus with these words: “But that you may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:  Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our […]

Prayer and the Christian Soldier

In Ephesians 6:17a, the Apostle Paul exhorts the saints at Ephesus, as soldiers of Christ, to “Pray always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watch thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.” The preceding verses (10-16) are filled with instructions to “put on the whole armor of God, that ye may […]

Baptism

This past Sunday, March 20th, I had the privilege of baptizing my granddaughter. Lily Kluck is 13 years old. The Lord saved her recently and she approached me at the end of a church service a few weeks ago and asked me if I would baptize her. I was pleasantly surprised with her request. So we walked to the […]