Author: Jon Mitchell

Zechariah: Introductory Thoughts

The book of Zechariah is one of the most difficult books in the Old Testament to study and interpret.  One of the reasons is due to the highly symbolic, apocalyptic style in which it is written. Any study of Zechariah should certainly be done with prayer and humility, and it is my hope that these next few articles will be of some help to you, the reader, in your efforts to become more familiar with this section of Scripture.… Read More Zechariah: Introductory Thoughts

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Do I Love My Church Family Enough to Not Bring Reproach Upon the Church?

Christians, never forget this.  The lives you live outside of the church building throughout the week on Monday through Saturday…the words you say…your actions…your attitudes…all of it MUST be compelling evidence to everyone who knows you that Christianity is both real and worth their time.  You are the only Bible many in your lives will ever read.  You must therefore live your lives in such a way to reflect what is in the actual Bible, so that the non-Christians in your life will be willing to read it and study it with you.… Read More Do I Love My Church Family Enough to Not Bring Reproach Upon the Church?

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Do I Love My Church Family Enough to Have a Good Attitude?

God desires peace and unity in His church (Ps. 133:1; Phil. 2:1-5).  That means, Christians, that we must not be the ones who cause strife.  Unfortunately, some Christians do that.  Diotrophes did because he wanted power.  He wanted to be number one.  He wanted to have his way all the time (3 John 9-10).  God does not want us to be that way.… Read More Do I Love My Church Family Enough to Have a Good Attitude?

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Bible Q&A: A Two-For-One About Instrumental Music in Worship

What does the Bible teach about instrumental music in worship? The question of instrumental music in worship fundamentally boils down to divine authority (Col. 3:16-17).  Acceptable worship is worship which is “in spirit and truth” (John 4:24).  Truth is defined as God’s Word (John 17:17).  God’s Word says not to add to it or take… Read More Bible Q&A: A Two-For-One About Instrumental Music in Worship

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Bible Q&A: With Whom Did Cain and Seth Have Children?

With whom did Cain and Seth have children since the Bible doesn’t mention any other women besides Eve? Adam named his wife “Eve” because “she was the mother of all living” (Gen. 3:20).  Scripture states that in addition to Cain, Abel, and Seth, Adam and Eve “had other sons and daughters” (Gen. 5:4).  God had… Read More Bible Q&A: With Whom Did Cain and Seth Have Children?

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