by 61stcoc | Mar Thu, 2019 | Dr. Taylor A. McKenzie, Weekly Messenger
Christians must always be prepared for battle. Paul instructed Timothy to “fight the good fight” – keep fighting (1 Timothy 1:18). As we go into battle we must identify who the enemy is. At times some of Jesus’ disciples fight people—they are not our true...
by 61stcoc | Mar Thu, 2019 | Dr. Taylor A. McKenzie, Weekly Messenger
A Positive motivation for Christian responsibility would result if the pronoun “I” were substituted for the pronouns “WE” or “THEY.” It is not uncommon, and perhaps justifiable to hear one say “WE” should do something about making the church known in this community,...
by 61stcoc | Mar Thu, 2019 | Dr. Taylor A. McKenzie, Weekly Messenger
Twice in the Philippian letter Paul encouraged Christians to “Rejoice in the Lord (3:1 and 4:4). This second time he repeats the encouragement twice. “Rejoice…and again I say Rejoice!” and adds the word “Always”. Clearly, the Joy of the Christian is not...
by 61stcoc | Dec Sun, 2018 | Author, Dr. Taylor A. McKenzie, Weekly Messenger
If God commanded the Christmas season where would He have placed the emphasis? Since people have made this time of the year the season for “giving”, perhaps the following illustration is helpful in answering this question. One Christmas season a man who usually mailed...
by 61stcoc | Dec Thu, 2018 | Author, Weekly Messenger
If Christ as Lord is the center of our lives, the circumference will take care of itself. “Fixing our eyes on Jesus the Author and Perfecter of faith…” (Hebrews 12:2) One thing a carpenter learns quickly is how to drive nails. He hammers hundreds of nails a day, and...
by 61stcoc | Dec Thu, 2018 | Author, Weekly Messenger
Can today’s church in its Lord’s Day Assembly actually reach people with Jesus’ message? In order to appeal to people should we change our emphasis on Christian principles and Bible salvation? The issue is not what should we change to reach those who have little or no...
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