Professing Christians claimed that they were already saved because of their faith (alone) in Christ. They were not saved by their works but by their faith alone. Our question is, "Is this claim in accordance with the truth written on the Bible". Is it true that the true Christians have b ...

I like the story of Gideon from the Old Testament book of Judges. In chapter 6 we read that Gideon lived at a time when the Midianites were oppressing the Children of Israel and taking everything they had. It was a desperate time when people were struggling just to survive. When we first ...

Do you know anything about the Bible I used to go to church on Sundays. I was baptized a Christian when I was a child and my parents used to bring me to church every Sunday. However, when I was in high school I began to lose interest in religious matters. There were a lot more interestin ...

As a Christian living today there are a number of voices who claim to be speaking for all of us, they assail science and insist that we must literally accept every word in the Bible as true. In doing so they fail both themselves and others for much in the Bible is parable or metaphor. Wh ...

How many trick or treaters do you expect at your house tonight By the number of candy sales and costume displays out there, I would anticipate a lot if I were you. Halloween appears to be increasing in popularity and with that popularity comes more opportunity to eat untold amounts of mi ...

In recent years the Christian Fish Symbol can be seen affixed to the back of cars, as key chains and in other very visible locations as Christians use it to demonstrate to the world that they are believers in the only one true God. The Origin of the Christian Fish Symbol The origin of th ...

Eight Considerations for Leading a Successful Church Building Program There are many reasons for a church to decide to enter into a building program. It may be that the community is growing, the church is growing, or church space is saturated. Whatever the reason, the following considera ...

With sincere thanks to Flip Wilson who deserves the all credit for popularizing the preceding phrase. OK, so it used to be popular. I still like it anyway. To start this little discussion, lets talk about evil as in evil forces and stuff like that. Are there evil forces at work in our ...

Christmas might be oldest holiday that are celebrated by many cultures. And, interestingly, although it is traditionally celebrated during the winter season, there are places that celebrate it during their summer (Australia where December is actually their summer!) Before Christmas was ...

How would you like to find an investment that will consistently outperform every other investment you make There is such an investment, but its not anything youd expect. In fact, its not real estate. Its not the stock market. Its not options. Its not treasuries. And its not commodities. ...

Wherever you are on your journey we want to help you find the dynamic life that God offers. So come on, open the door, take a peek, and begin your discovery of Baptist-Express . . . for life's journey. Becoming a Christian is the most incredible event that will ever take place in your li ...

Study of the Bible and especially the Gospel has become very popular during 19th and 20th centuries. One of the most interesting parts for scholars has always been the Gospel. Many people devote all their lives to the matter of studying it. One of those was Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Analyzi ...

Midterm elections are less than two weeks away. Although we have been hearing about them from the national media for months, the real indicator of how close they loom is the increased frequency of candidate exposure through television ads, newspaper coverage and the lawn signs dotting ou ...

I recently purchased a statue of Saint Francis and put him in the humming bird garden, just off a newly constructed patio. The statue continues to transform the entire area. Now when I look at the patio and garden, it feels protected and peaceful. The way the saint looks lovingly downwar ...

The bible exhorts us to gird our hearts with all diligence, for it is out of it that the issues of life flow (Prov 4: 23). Whether you are talking about jealousy, hatred insecurity or malice, they all spring from the heart. There is no doubt then that the heart is what makes a leader. Ou ...

The story of David's victory over Goliath has inspired millions of "little" people to believe that, even though the odds were against them, they could win. It is the story of a young shepherd boy who no one had ever heard of, but who defeated a giant with a single stone from his sling, a ...

I don't know if you already heard about the one new man created in Christ Himself from two. Actually, I heard of it for the first time when I attended a Bible Exposition held in Cebu City by the Church of Christ (Filipino: Iglesia Ni Cristo). I never heard about it during my days in the ...

The Roman Catholic Church in her attempt to prove of its being the true Church built by Christ use the declaration of Christ as recorded in Matthew 16:18 as proof of its existence. Based on the said verse, Catholic Authorities teach its members that Christ built the Roman Catholic Church ...

Watching the evening news, despite my desire to stay aware of what is happening around the world, has become more heartbreaking than informative these days. Particularly difficult for me are the reports coming out of Iraq. The devastation to the Iraqi people, their homes, businesses, pla ...

Rush hour commutes, soccer practice for the kids, extra work from the office and the everyday demands of live in a culture awash in activities and time demands is posing a serious dilemma for churches across the country. People are so busy that they simply don't have time to serve on chu ...