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On Sunday morning, if the Lord wills, we will continue our theme of “I Believe God” by considering God’s nature. We will ask the following question: who is God? If we are going to truly believe God, we need to understand, to the best of our ability, the nature, character, and identity of the One whom we are trusting and putting our faith in. While completely comprehending the nature of God is impossible for us as limited human beings, I…

There are many different religious groups today that teach a doctrine called “the perseverance of the saints”; this teaching is commonly labeled as “once saved, always saved.” As we begin to think about what the Bible says about this topic, I want to show you a quote, from a website entitled allaboutGod.com, that articulates what “once saved, always saved” is all about: The Bible teaches “once saved, always saved” — that we can be saved once and for all only…

One of the most quoted verses in all of the Bible is Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” While Philippians 4:13 is one of the most well-known verses in Scripture, in my opinion, it is also one of the most taken out of context. Philippians 4:13 is oftentimes quoted by athletes before sporting events, preachers as a source of general encouragement, or speakers at school graduations. Very rarely does a quotation of Philippians 4:13…

War requires communication. Communication is essential to victory in battle. Failing to realize this was one of the reasons why Germany so easily defeated France in the Battle of France in World War II. The German tanks had wireless radios that provided a means of instant communication. In contrast, from 1923- 1939, only 0.15% of the French military spending was used on communication equipment. Because the French were not able to communicate with one another as quickly as the Germans…