Memorizing Scripture–Which Verses?
The Bible is a big book! Memorizing is a slow process! Where do I start? You may have decided that you are going to do it. (Have you bought your cards yet?) The next question is, “Where do I start? Which verses […]
Author: Steve Hall
Steve serves as chaplain and teacher at Cross Creek Christian School in Sweetwater, TN. He previously taught math, physics, and ACT prep in public high schools in Tennessee and Texas. He has served churches in Tennessee, Florida, and Texas as minister of education, associate pastor, and senior pastor.
Memorizing Scripture–How?
If I decide that I need to be memorizing God’s Word, how do I get started? How do I do it? (Part 2 of 3.) Some Christians give assent to the need to memorize Scripture, but they are just not sure how […]
Memorizing Scripture–Why?
Is it really all that important that I memorize God’s Word? Most Christians aren’t doing this are they? (Part 1 of 3) “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” (Psalm 119:11) You remember that one, […]
Why So Few become Strong in Christ
Do you realize how many Christians live out their entire lives in a spiritually weakened condition? Christians who exercise the personal discipline required to become strong in Christ are becoming very rare! Would you dare to become one of the rare ones? If I […]
Bible Study Software–Powerful Stuff! (Part 2)
Are you taking advantage of the very powerful Bible study tools that can be downloaded to your computer? Would you be interested in learning about some of the things they can do? (Part 2 of 2) In the previous post we considered a few […]
Bible Study Software–Powerful Stuff!
Are you taking advantage of the very powerful Bible study tools that can be downloaded to your computer? Would you be interested in learning about some of the things they can do? (Part 1 of 2) Hopefully, you have noticed that the […]
Church Discipline: How? Part 2 (7 of 7)
If a church decides to obey God in the matter of church discipline, how does it go about doing it–from a practical standpoint? (Part 2 of 2) Set an example! Ask the church to hold YOU accountable! What a powerful example it […]
Church Discipline: How? Part 1 (6 of 7)
If a church decides to obey God in the matter of church discipline, how does it go about doing it–from a practical standpoint? (Part 1 of 2) Count the Cost: But Remember God’s Priorities! First, we probably need to resign ourselves that […]
Answering Objections to Church Discipline (5 of 7)
Do you know how to give an answer to church members who oppose the use of church discipline? Here are some possible objections you may encounter! "It’s not really that big a deal. After all, we are all sinners, aren’t we?" […]
Why Church Discipline (4 of 7)
Do you understand why it is so important for churches to take seriously God’s instructions about discipline? Jesus commanded it and gave instructions for doing it. (Matthew 18:15-17) Couldn’t we stop here? Isn’t this reason enough? Refusal to repent and be forgiven […]