We have been studying the “Trinity” for quite some time now, the following diagram representing the correct Biblical balance between asserting there is only one God & God being three persons, a difficult idea to comprehend, admittedly. Indeed, it has proven to be so difficult to understand that, instead of just accepting the Bible’s plain …
Category: Weekly Encouragement
Every week, the ministers here at the South Green church of Christ write brief articles for the congregation's weekly bulletin. The following is a copy of those articles, which have been adapted to this digital environment. Brief and to the point, these articles are designed to inspire, encourage, and challenge all. We hope and trust you will find them useful.
Proper Fear
It seems as though the world is talking about the Ebola virus right now. Many are in a panic. Many are terrified. Proper fear can be a good thing. Recognizing something to be a threat is good. Formulating a plan to stay safe is good. Putting the safety plan into action is good. However, we …
Satisfied
Most of us are desperately longing for satisfaction, but do not know how to obtain it (such has always been the case, not just since 1965). It is common to hear athletes claim that they will not be satisfied until they are champions. Therefore, they work with dogged determination and tenacity to improve their bodies …
The Trinity: Three in One?! (part 4)
Last week, we noted that, as the nature of God is progressively revealed in Scripture, the one God is seen to exist eternally in three persons, & that these three persons share the same divine nature yet are different in role & relationship. The basic principle at the heart of God’s triune being is unity …
God Knows
“Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, you are of more value than many sparrows” (Luke 12:7). What a thrill to consider how wonderful and powerful the God of heaven really is! It is so humbling to think about the endless number of things that He can easily do that …
The Trinity: Three In One? (part 3)
Once again, when we say “Jesus is God,” we are not saying “Jesus is the Father” or “Jesus is the Spirit” (both are called “God”; see Acts 5:3-4 & Col 1:2). How can God be each of these distinctly? Consider the diagram: What this shows is that, while there are three persons in the Trinity, …
Did Jesus View Himself to Be God? (part 4)
Over the last number of weeks, I have sought to answer this question. This is THE most important doctrine because the answer affects everything else we believe and understand about the Bible. Is Jesus God? Yes! Did He see Himself to be God? Of course! We know He did because 1) He taught with His …
Did Jesus View Himself to Be God? (part 3)
Over the last couple of weeks I have sought to answer this question. This is THE most important doctrine because the answer affects everything else we believe and understand about the Bible. Is Jesus God? Yes! Did He see Himself to be God? Of course! We know He did because 1) He taught with His …
Did Jesus View Himself to Be God? (Part 2)
Last week was the first of a number of articles devoted to this idea of whether or not Jesus viewed Himself to be God. I have actually spent since April discussing this issue altogether, which is not just one of the most important doctrines today, it is THE most important doctrine, for whether or not …
Did Jesus View Himself to Be God? (Part 1)
To even ask this question is to suggest I haven’t been reading my own articles of late. Why? Because every article I have written on ‘Jesus as God’ has ended with Jesus’ own words from John 8:24, “For if you do not believe that I AM, you will die in your sins” (NAB). (“I AM,” …
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