Category Archives: Christian Growth

The Unchanged Mission of the New Testament Church

Philippians 1:27 “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;” The apostle Paul greatly loved the… Read More »

How to Measure Christian Growth

Luke 18:9-14 “And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as… Read More »

Thank God for Church!

Hebrews 10:25 “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Over the years, I have come to thank God more and more for the local church. I find it a joy to be able to… Read More »

Some Benefits of Going to Church Regularly

Psalm 84:4 “Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.” Personally, over the many years that I have been a Christian (I was saved at the age of 6), I have found that there is no substitute for going to church. Of course, not just any church –… Read More »

Want to Understand the Bible Better?

Psalm 19:10 “More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.” As a Christian, it is natural that you should want to understand the Bible better. Doing so can enable you to enjoy the Scriptures like David, who counted them more precious than gold.… Read More »

How to Start Learning Bible Truth

One of the greatest blessings the born-again child of God can have is the joy that can be gained from the Word of God. One of the important benefits – among many others – is that it will enable you to gain a solid faith in God because you will know what to believe –… Read More »

How Going to Church Can Make You a Stronger Believer

Acts 2:46,47 “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” In the above verses,… Read More »