Why We Are a Baptist Church
There are six distinct doctrines that distinguish Bible believing Baptist churches from all other churches and religions in the world. Some non-denominational churches hold these doctrines, and, thus, they are Baptist in their doctrine though not in their name. We are not ashamed of the name “Baptist” and we are not ashamed of these distinct […]
The Local Church Body, Eph 4:11-16
The Local Church Body One of the great benefits of being a member of a local church is that God makes you a part of a body of believers with whom you can grow and function together. The purpose is Eph 2:12-13. In local churches, God gives the members pastors and teachers, “for the perfecting […]
Finding the Right Church, 1 Cor 12:18
Finding the Right Church 1 Cor. 12: 18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Finding the right church can be difficult. Folks have asked us numerous times if we can help them find the right church. So, here are some recommendations we have for you that should help you in your decision. The Holy Spirit must lead you […]
Church Attendance, Heb 10:25
Why should I be concerned with church attendance? Because God says so, for one thing. The Bible gives us clear instruction on the necessity for church attendance. The following are some of the most important reasons for attending a good church. For obedience to God – Heb 10:25 says, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves […]
A Good Church
What should I look for in a good church? To organize the answer to this question practically, we have divided the answer into several sub-questions that you can ask concerning any church you visit or attend. These questions and answers are not intended to be divisive. Rather, they are intended to sincerely answer how you […]
Necessities of the Christian Life
There are at least three necessities in the Christian life. Of course, before you can have these you must have life. You must receive the life of God – Jn 14:6. Jesus Christ is the life. Rom 6:23, the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. You don’t have the life […]
Roger Hoots – Expectations in Titus
Titus 1 – Expectations of Leadership Titus 2 – Expectations of Membership Titus 3 – Expectations of Relationships All three of these in the local church must be kept in balance for the church to have a balanced ministry.
Benefits of Church Membership Eph. 4:11-16
Benefits of Church Membership Eph. 4:11-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO People have asked me about the benefits of church membership. The local church gives us: Praise for God – Eph 3:21 – “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus…” – God is glorified by the praises of his saints in church – when […]