A Daily Word
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“Out of all the available options, which church should I attend?”
People often choose a church based on the appearance of the building, the friendliness of the people, or the programs that are offered. As important as these qualities are, other qualities surpass them all.
First and foremost, the church you choose should hold to the fundamentals of the Christian faith: the inspiration and authority of the Bible and Jesus’ virgin birth, eternal deity, substitutionary death, bodily resurrection, and literal return. Bible-teaching churches of all varieties hold these primary beliefs as essential truths. However, beyond these fundamentals, there are specific teachings that set one church apart from the others.
I believe John 3:16, this is the best-loved and best-known verse. There are only 25 words in this verse yet no other single verse in all the Scriptures has been as blessed in the salvation of so many souls. It has been called the gospel in a nutshell. It has been called a love letter from God written in blood and addressed to all. If ever there was a verse that Satan would love to blot out of the Bible, it would be John 3:16. If ever there was a verse that makes hell tremble, it is John 3:16. If ever there was a verse that has lightened the path to heaven for multitudes, it is John 3:16.
ABOUT THE BIBLE The Bible is God’s Word. It was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because God inspires it, it is the truth without any mixture of error. The Bible being the revealed Word of God is the ground and foundation from which all claims of truth shall be substantiated. The Word of God is alive and quick! Through God's sovereign hand the Scriptures have been preserved and are the supreme and final authority. 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; 2 Tim. 1:13 Psalm 12:6; 119:105, 160; Pro. 30:5; Heb.4:12
ABOUT THE BIBLE The Bible is God’s Word. It was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because God inspires it, it is the truth without any mixture of error. The Bible being the revealed Word of God is the ground and foundation from which all claims of truth shall be substantiated. The Word of God is alive and quick! Through God's sovereign hand the Scriptures have been preserved and are the supreme and final authority. 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; 2 Tim. 1:13 Psalm 12:6; 119:105, 160; Pro. 30:5; Heb.4:12
Today we will embark yet another story of God’s providence. Let’s look at one small church, “Corinthian Baptist Church” This story is too big to “tell on the Mount” completely, but where do we start? Perhaps we should begin with the grandson of Pastor Moses Edwards. Lee E. Mathews was born on Jan. 5th 1926 and confessed Christ at the age of 12. Lee continued his education and graduated from Selma University and Alabama State with teaching credentials. Lee then moved to the big city with bright lights, New York trying to run from his calling.
Let me concentrate for a moment on the original Brush Street Church building, as its story offers a lesson. The last Divine Liturgy was celebrated in that church in 1960, when the Brush Street church property was sold in favor of new property in the Oakland hills where our current church is located. With the selling, a litany began as people kept saying, "We SHOULD do something!"
No denominations are absolutely correct and/or perfect in all doctrinal matters. Yet, the Baptist doctrine is the closest denomination to the Bible. Nevertheless, that’s not the reason I am a Baptist. I am a Baptist “BECAUSE I BELIEVE IN THE FUNDAMENTAL TEACHINGS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT”.