Jim Lanning, elder at South Main Church of Christ, refers to Mark 12 in the New Testament. “Starting with Verse 28, Jesus said one of the scribes asked him what was the greatest commandment. […] Thou shall love thy neighbor as thy self. There is no other commandment greater than these. So, the second commandment…
Jim Lanning takes a look at what the Bible says about indebtedness. “There are some scriptures in the Bible about debt, but not a lot. It usually goes to the relationships we have with our neighbors and with other people around about us,” Jim said. In Romans 13:7-8, Paul speaks, “render to all their dues”….
Tom Sheppard, elder at South Main Church of Christ, says the Bible teaches us that Jesus never sinned. Hebrews 4:15 says Jesus was tempted in every way we are, yet without sin. Matthew 4, Satan tempted Jesus after fasting for forty days and forty days; he was hungry. Satan told him he could turn stones…
Jim Lanning, elder at South Main Church of Christ, says December 25 is probably not Christ’s birthday. “More than likely, he was born in the late winter or early spring. But that is probably not the point when we’re talking about Christ’s birthday, anyway,” Jim says. Matthew 2:1 says “now when Jesus was born in…
Tom Sheppard, elder at South Main Church of Christ, explains what is found in the Bible. In the New Testament, Jesus came to save what is lost. Heaven and earth, and everything that exists. The Bible teaches us in Psalms that a man who does not believe in God is foolish. God raised Jesus from…
Tom Sheppard, elder at South Main Church of Christ, highlights the differences between Sunday worship and Bible study. “Bible Study is studying the word of God. We can do that on our own, at home. When we come together, we have classes: adult class, children’s class. We can study God’s word. We pick a book…
Tom Sheppard, elder at South Main Church of Christ, references the Bible for the answer. “The Bible says sin is a transgression of the law. The word ‘transgression’ means to violate or go against the word of God.” 1 John 3:4 says who shall ever commit sin transgresses the law. Romans 3:23 says “all have…
Tom Sheppard, elder at South Main Church of Christ, explains what the Bible says about Baptism. Romans 6 answers the questions:Paul said “know ye not so many of us were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death.” When we are baptized and buried under the water, we are buried with him in baptism….
Tom Sheppard, elder at South Main Church of Christ, explains Communion, or “The Lord’s Supper” is Christ’s death. We remember Christ’s death on the first day of the week. Act 20:7 tells us the Disciples came together on the first day of the week to break bread. When we take the Lord’s supper, we all…
Jim Lanning explores the question, answering “what is our relationship with God”. Do you call on him only in a time of need? Do you have faith in him? Jim says it is not likely that God will answer prayers when a human has no faith in him. Jim recommends making sure you are right…
