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The Risen Savior

Steve Hamilton — Sun, 22 May 2022 20:46:15 +0000

After Jesus was laid in the grave following His crucifixion, He appeared at least seven times on earth before His final ascension into heaven. The assumption that Jesus ascended but one time into heaven after His death is only a theory. He ascended at least twice after His death and may have traversed heaven and …

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Paradise Lost

Steve Hamilton — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 17:46:46 +0000

Students of the bible correctly believe that faithful followers of Christ will be found in Paradise upon death. However, not all believe that some in Paradise will not make it to the final reward. This seems counterintuitive. Paradise is a place of rest in the presence of God. How could a person make it to …

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What Must I Do to Be Saved?

Steve Hamilton — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 16:05:22 +0000

There must be a will to do the Lord’s will (Jn. 7:17). This takes place primarily after a person learns of God, Christ, and the instructions contained in the Bible. Hear and take God’s message to heart (Rom. 10:17). Faith is an essential part of obedience to God. “But without faith it is impossible to …

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Closed Doors to Salvation

Steve Hamilton — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 19:28:41 +0000

Viruses are a fact of life. The coronavirus is just a new strain of what has always existed (Eccl. 1:9). However, the reaction to this virus is unfortunate. Churches closed their doors barring members from attendance. Elders are being lords over their congregations preventing those who desired to worship from using the church building (1 …

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Governmental Authority

Steve Hamilton — Sat, 30 May 2020 19:00:11 +0000

Some members of the Lord’s Church struggle to understand a Christian’s relationship with the government. The government “is God’s minister for good.” Christians are “subject to the governing authorities.” Government’s authority was appointed by God. Christians are directed not to resist their authority. To resist government is to resist God (Rom. 13:1-5). Yet, Peter and …

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By What Authority?

See Below — Sun, 24 May 2020 20:24:54 +0000

By David Watts Jr. Some Background For generations, brethren have correctly demanded authority for all that we do. We have correctly followed the pattern of Acts 15 when the brethren and apostles came together to consider the question of circumcision for Gentiles. We demand direct statements from Scripture, approved examples, and necessary conclusions. We have …

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Missing Church for the Coronavirus

Steve Hamilton — Fri, 22 May 2020 14:38:46 +0000

During the Roman Empire Christians had to decide if God was first in their lives (Mk. 12:30). Should they attend worship services knowing if they did, they could ultimately die? Knowing the risk if they got caught, would God permit a reprieve to His command for assembling (Heb. 10:25). After all, once a new emperor …

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Virtual Worship Not Authorized

Steve Hamilton — Thu, 21 May 2020 21:57:14 +0000

In the madness that has developed over concerns for the coronavirus, many churches have closed their doors opting for services conducted over the internet. For the purposes of this article, we will call the streaming of services over the internet “virtual worship services.” At issue is whether virtual worship services are authorized in scripture. Hebrews …

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“The Number of a Man”

Steve Hamilton — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 15:23:56 +0000

By Steve A. Hamilton “Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is six hundred and sixty-six” (Rev. 13:18). Much ado has been made about the number 666 from the above passage out of Revelation 13:18. It is …

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The Winepress of God’s Wrath

Steve Hamilton — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 21:53:19 +0000

By Steve A. Hamilton “So the first went and poured out his bowl upon the earth, and a foul and loathsome sore came upon the men who had the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image.” (Rev. 16:2) The date was 541 A.D. Roman Emperor Justinian was reigning in his 14th year …

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