Tag Archives: church

Current Questions — The Role of Women

Posted on September 6, 2018 by parklinscomb

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve dedicated this blog space to a few of the doctrinal questions of our day. The questions have arisen not from some new evidence that someone has discovered calling into question long-settled Biblical doctrines, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible commentary, Christian Leadership, New Testament, Uncategorized | Tagged Bible, Christian leadership, church, discipleship, faith, faithfulness, false teaching, gender, grace, hope, leadership, love, men, obedience, pride, religion, roles, theology, truth, wisdom, women | 1 Comment

Current Questions — Authority of Scripture

Posted on August 20, 2018 by parklinscomb

There are many questions that have stirred up controversy in the religious world these days. Teachings and practices that Christianity thought were settled long ago have been brought into serious question in modern times. The sad part is not that … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Leadership, Christianity, New Testament | Tagged authority, Bible, church, discipleship, faith, false teaching, God's word, Gospel, obedience, promises, prophecy, religion | 2 Comments

What If?

Posted on May 25, 2018 by parklinscomb

A couple of Sunday evenings ago our Bible class began a new study on 1 Peter. As we were discussing the general circumstances and purpose of this letter, we naturally started talking about the terrible persecution of Peter’s day under … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible commentary, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Church Growth, New Testament | Tagged church, commitment, courage, discipleship, faith, faithfulness, fear, heaven, hope, obedience, persecution, strength, suffering | Leave a comment

This Little Light of Mine

Posted on December 2, 2017 by parklinscomb

It’s a simple song, but it has a profound message—straight from Scripture—”This Light of Mine”. It comes from a the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus tells us that His disciples are the light of the world (Matt. 5:14). Let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Leadership, Christianity, New Testament, Parenting | Tagged church, deeds, discipleship, distraction, faith, faithfulness, growth, leadership, light, love, meaning of life, obedience, religion, sin, truth, works | Leave a comment

The Encouragement of Involvement

Posted on November 27, 2017 by parklinscomb

After the defeat of Ammonites and Moabites, lands east of the Jordan River, the Gad, Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh came to Moses and asked if it were possible for them to settle east of the Jordan. They … Continue reading →

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DEVOTED TO…FELLOWSHIP… BROKE BREAD IN THEIR HOUSES

Posted on July 10, 2017 by parklinscomb

How much time do you spend in secular or worldly influences in your everyday life? Battling the traffic to and from work or school; interacting with friends, associates, and colleagues during the day; surfing the web for a while; talking … Continue reading →

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Are You An Alien?

Posted on March 11, 2017 by parklinscomb

Did you know that the Bible teaches about aliens? No, we’re talking about men from Mars, nor about immigrating from another country, nor about Lady Gaga. Instead I’m talking about what Peter said, “Beloved, I urge you as aliens and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible commentary, Christian Leadership, Christianity, New Testament | Tagged Christ, church, courage, culture, discipleship, faith, false teaching, fear, Jesus, obedience, religion, repentance, truth | 1 Comment

Are You a Gambler?

Posted on December 14, 2016 by parklinscomb

OK, on the surface of it, it may sound like I’m asking for a confession of sin or something, But in this post I’m actually encouraging you to gamble—just, not the way that you may think. I’m encouraging you to … Continue reading →

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The Organization of the Lord’s Church

Posted on November 22, 2016 by parklinscomb

It shouldn’t surprise the Bible student that the Lord has given a pattern for the church. In the construction of both the Tabernacle in the wilderness (Exodus 25-31) and the Temple in Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 28:11,12,19) patterns were given by … Continue reading →

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Jeroboam Consulted

Posted on November 11, 2016 by parklinscomb

Jeroboam was a rising star in Solomon’s kingdom. He was an Ephraimite who had been a valiant warrior in Solomon’s army, and his hard work had won him a position as overseer over the forced labor in Ephraim. Moreover, God … Continue reading →

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