The Lord's Supper, aka Communion, holds a special place in the heart of most followers of Jesus. Like believer's baptism, the Lord's Supper gives a visible picture of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us how the first-century followers of Jesus participated in the Lord's Supper together, and these instructions … Continue reading The Lord’s Supper
Author: Derek Spain
Playoffs and Rankings
Two of my favorite teams are playing pretty well right now. The Georgia Bulldogs are ranked #3 in the NCAA College Football rankings, right behind Alabama and Penn State. There are many games left in this season's schedule, plus a potential monster game against Alabama in the SEC Championship Game in December, before the Dawgs … Continue reading Playoffs and Rankings
A way to escape each temptation
Temptations are everywhere. We are tempted to do things that are immoral, impure, and selfish; things that hurt us and hurt others; things that bring dishonor to God. We are tempted to lie, cheat and steal. We are tempted to gossip, slander and boast. We are tempted to lust for sex, power and money. We … Continue reading A way to escape each temptation
The impact of the gospel on your life
The gospel is good news. The gospel is good news that needs to be shared. The gospel is also the good news that changes your life. When you understand all that Jesus did for you by living a perfect life, dying for you on the cross, rising from the dead, ascending into heaven, drawing you … Continue reading The impact of the gospel on your life
Stumbling Blocks
A stumbling block in a literal sense is just what it sounds like: a block of wood, concrete or other material on the ground in the path that causes you to trip or stumble. In a figurative sense, a stumbling block can be an event, someone's behavior or something else that causes your progress to … Continue reading Stumbling Blocks
Where was God when the Las Vegas shooting occurred?
When tragedies occur such as the recent massacre of people attending a concert in Las Vegas, it is very normal to ask the question, "Where was God while this was happening? Why didn't he stop it?" God's Word guides us. In times like these, it is important to seek the Lord and think biblically. We … Continue reading Where was God when the Las Vegas shooting occurred?
On Marriage, Intimacy & Singleness
The Bible has a lot to say about marriage, intimacy and singleness. From the very first book of the Bible, Genesis, marriage is celebrated and described as a union between one man and one woman, living in a covenant relationship with one another for life. Moses is given instructions concerning marriage, intimacy and singleness by … Continue reading On Marriage, Intimacy & Singleness
You belong to Christ
One of the amazing aspects of following Jesus is realizing that even though once we were God's enemy because of our sin, through Jesus God has adopted us into his family, welcomed us onto his team, given us a seat at his table. He is excited to be associated with us. He is excited to … Continue reading You belong to Christ
The Dawgs vs The Fighting Irish
I was born a Georgia Bulldogs fan. Literally. My parents lived in Athens at the time and my dad was a student at the University of Georgia. I grew up rooting for the Dawgs. My first college football game was watching Herschel Walker as a freshman. That season, Georgia miraculously beat Florida on a Buck-Belue-to-Lindsay-Scott … Continue reading The Dawgs vs The Fighting Irish
Extreme Cases
The question is this: should a church ever remove someone from their fellowship? The Corinthian church was a mess. The city of Corinth was very sinful, so much so that even the religious components of first-century Corinth fed the lusts of the flesh. Amazingly, in the midst of this city, God was rescuing people from … Continue reading Extreme Cases