Can you imagine receiving a gift that is unearned, undeserved and unrepayable? When we receive the grace of God we have secured the gift of salvation from our sins and have a home in heaven awaiting us. The word charis (grace) “has been distinctively appropriated in the New Testament to designate the relation and conduct… Read More Saved By Grace Through Faith – Steve Miller
Solomon once penned the words, “As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country” (Prov. 25:25). In an age when folks are daily bombarded with bad news, good news is a welcome relief. An individual can hardly turn on the television, open a web browser, listen to the radio,… Read More The Gospel of the Kingdom – Spencer Strickland
There are many people who are honestly confused on the topic of baptism. There are different teachings taught by so many different people, it is no wonder we have confusion. So, the best thing we can do to find the truth is to go to God’s Word and read what He says on the subject… Read More How Baptism Unites Us With Christ – Rob Albright
Before we became Christians, our pattern of life (what we did, where we went, how we spent our time and our money) was shaped by one of two principles. Paul mentions these in Ephesians 2:2-3. The first principle was that we did the things that we wanted to do. That, Paul said, was “fulfilling the… Read More The Importance of Repentance – Michael Morton
When our Lord sent out the twelve to preach in His name, He did so with a promise and a warning. He said, “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father… Read More What Does It Mean To Confess Our Faith? – Michael Grooms
“Faith” is the trust that results from believing true testimony. The gospel (good news) of Christ is the message concerning him, his requirements, and his promises. We can know the message because he appointed men as his “witnesses” to testify what is the truth (Lk. 24:46-48; Acts 1:8; 2:32; 10:39-42). They “preached the gospel unto… Read More Faith Comes By Hearing the Word of God – David R. Pharr
Have you ever had someone come to you and say, “Well, I have good news and bad news.” Usually the one telling you this is in a white coat with his/her name embroidered on the left side pocket. As one who has survived Colon Cancer I can find humor in my own suffering. I made… Read More The Good News About The Resurrection – Paul Kirkpatrick
The Carolina Messenger is a publication with a rich heritage. I first had the inclination that this was so eleven years ago after moving to the Carolinas and reading my first issue. Over the years as my involvement with the paper grew through writing articles, guest editing, and serving on the board of directors in… Read More “Grace Be With You”: The Editor’s Page – Jon Mitchell, Interim Editor
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