Living Church of God - Commentary

Of Grace and Obedience

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:56 -0400

Can we obtain salvation by our own efforts? If we obtain salvation, is it true that "once saved, always saved"? Many people are confused about the truth behind these doctrines. Scripture tells us that a Christian is justified by grace (Titus 3:7). So, what does it mean that we must not lose what we have worked for (2 John 1:8)? If justification is by Christ's blood (Romans 5:8-10), then why is eternal life the reward of the righteous (Matthew 25:46), while eternal death awaits the unrepentant sinner (Ezekiel 18:4; Romans 6:23; Revelation 21:8)?

This Is Not Our Father's World

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:19:51 -0400

A much-beloved Protestant hymn asserts, "This Is My Father's World." The song has a beautiful melody, and the sentiment is tempting. Yet, the reality of the matter--as so pointedly shown by Monday's tornado tragedy in Oklahoma--is that, in a very significant way, our world today is not our Father's world.

Are You in "the Way"?

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:58 -0400

We have all heard the expression, "My way or the highway." It is usually a statement made by someone in authority, giving a subordinate a choice--either to do something a certain way, or to suffer the consequences. The Almighty God gives mankind a choice, either to learn to live His way, or to suffer the consequences. Which way are you choosing?

The Spirit of Pentecost

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:22 -0400

God gave the Holy Spirit to His Church on the Day of Pentecost, but few understand the meaning of this Holy Day. God's Holy Spirit is vital for true Christian living, but many are unaware of what it is, what Pentecost is, and what it means to Christians today!

Are You Walking with Darkness?

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:27 -0400

Have you ever attempted to get people's attention while they are immersed in a television program or a video game? It can be quite difficult, even when the programming is not that interesting. Such was the case when our children were very young. After calling out my son's name for the third time as he sat mesmerized in front of a flashy cartoon, it became clear that I, as his parent, could not compete with the message of the mighty television. In a side-by-side competition, parents just do not have what it takes to hold a child's attention over that seemingly magical box and its wonderful world of distractions. So, my wife and I disconnected it, and we no longer need to compete for our children's attention.