Uncategorized – Piedmont Church of Christ http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com Let's make our community a better place! Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:42:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/piedmont_church_of_christ_logo-1.png Uncategorized – Piedmont Church of Christ http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com 32 32 God’s Plan for Saving Man: 8 Frequently Asked Questions About Baptism http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2024/01/03/gods-plan-for-saving-man-8-frequently-asked-questions-about-baptism/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:50:52 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=6043 While the subject of baptism in the Bible is straightforward, there is still much confusion in the religious world. There are common arguments that many people try to use against the necessity of the Bible’s teaching on baptism. Follow along with Don Blackwell as he addresses frequently asked questions about baptism.

]]> God’s Plan for Saving Man: Calling on the Name of the Lord http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/12/26/gods-plan-for-saving-man-calling-on-the-name-of-the-lord/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:49:36 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=6040 God has a plan for saving man from sin. This plan involves His Son, Jesus, and the gift He has offered. The Bible discusses man’s obedience to God’s will, explaining the concepts of faith, grace, repentance, and baptism. Follow along with Don Blackwell as he looks at what the Bible has to say about God’s plan.

]]> What Caused the Universe? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/10/27/what-caused-the-universe/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:15:34 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5334 What could have caused our Universe to exist? If every material effect we see has a cause, and the Universe is material, then what caused it to exist? Follow along with Kyle Butt as he presents both the atheistic and the biblical view for the Universe’s origin. Kyle evaluates the logical and scientific implications for the Universe’s beginning and our existence within it.

]]> 6 Proofs for God’s Existence http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/10/20/6-proofs-for-gods-existence/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:13:14 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5331 When we consider the most profound question of life, “Does God exist?” we should follow the evidence wherever it leads. In this video, Kyle Butt presents six powerful evidences proving God’s existence, from the complexity and order of our Universe to the morality, free will, and reasoning in humanity.

]]> Where Did All the Dinosaurs Go? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/09/28/where-did-all-the-dinosaurs-go/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:57:12 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5235 There has been a lot of speculation around the extinction of the dinosaurs. Some people think it happened millions of years ago. Some think that an asteroid caused the extinction. But what is the truth? Join Kyle Butt as he discusses the extinction of the dinosaurs from a biblical point of view.

]]> Did God Create Other People? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/09/24/did-god-create-other-people/ Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:49:09 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5226 The first chapters of Genesis tell of the direct creation of two people: Adam and Eve. Some do not think, however, that the various races could have come from Adam and Eve alone. This begs the question, did God ever directly create other people? Join Kyle Butt as he opens God’s Word to find the answer.

]]> How Long Were the Days of Creation? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/09/14/how-long-were-the-days-of-creation/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:52:50 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5229 Genesis says that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. Some claim that instead of literal 24-hour days, the author of Genesis intended for the days of creation to represent eons of time. But is this true? Join Kyle Butt as he studies Genesis 1 to find how long were the days of Creation.

 

]]> Where Did Cain Get His Wife? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/09/07/where-did-cain-get-his-wife/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:43:22 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5220 In Genesis 4, we find that Cain had a wife when he settled in the land of Nod. But where did he get his wife? Was there a different race of people in the land of Nod? Join Kyle Butt as he studies the scriptures to find the answer.

]]> The Joy of Being a Christian http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/09/01/5274-2/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:33:29 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5274 Everybody wants to be happy. But if everybody wants to be happy, why are there so many unhappy people? Why does happiness seem unattainable for some while others are always filled with joy? Join Jim Lloyd as he looks at what the Bible has to say about the depth of joy found in being a Christian.

]]> The Bible and the Age of the Earth http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/08/26/the-bible-and-the-age-of-the-earth/ Sat, 26 Aug 2023 13:45:20 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5223 Have you ever wondered just how old the Earth is? Is it millions or billions of years old as some say? Does the Bible agree with this idea, or does the Bible even say anything about Earth’s age? Join Kyle Butt as he looks into Scripture to consider the age of the Earth.

]]> “I Just Believe in One Less God than You.” http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/08/17/i-just-believe-in-one-less-god-than-you/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:41:36 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5217 You may have heard this statement before, as it is frequently used as an argument against the belief in one true God. What does this play on words mean? And more importantly, does it provide a logical argument against God? Join Kyle Butt as he addresses what this statement means, and if followed to its full conclusion what it would mean for understanding correct answers to any question.

]]> Pangaea and the Bible http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/08/10/pangaea-and-the-bible/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:39:30 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5214 While we see numerous different continents on Earth’s surface today, there seems to be some evidence for these continents being joined together into one large landmass, sometimes called Pangaea. Does the Bible say anything about Pangaea? Would this idea be contradictory to the Bible or fit within the history described? Listen as Kyle Butt discusses this topic and addresses these questions.

]]> Where Did Human Races Come From? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/08/03/where-did-human-races-come-from/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:33:15 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5211 How did we get so many “races”? If the Bible is true and in the beginning God only created 1 man and 1 woman, how do we see so much variation in skin color today? Follow along as Kyle Butt discusses the Genesis account and the scientific principles that provide an understanding for the beautiful diversity we see in our one, human race.

]]> How Long Were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/07/26/how-long-were-adam-and-eve-in-the-garden-of-eden/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:21:01 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5191 If you have read Genesis and the Creation account, then you may have wondered about this question. How long did the first couple live in the Garden of Eden before committing sin and being cast out? Follow along with Kyle Butt, as he looks into God’s Word to see if there is an answer to this question.

]]> The Prophecy of Daniel 8 http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/04/06/the-prophecy-of-daniel-8/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:57:36 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5046 The prophet Daniel looked almost 400 years into the future and foretold events that came true in exact detail. Divine inspiration is the only reasonable explanation for his prophecy.

 

]]> Why is the Bible so Hard to Understand? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/03/30/why-is-the-bible-so-hard-to-understand/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:47:19 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=5041 If God wants everyone to be saved, why is the Bible so hard to understand? It might surprise you to discover that the answer is much more simple than you think.

 

]]> Why Jesus?: Why Is Jesus’ Resurrection Special? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/02/23/why-jesus-why-is-jesus-resurrection-special/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:06:04 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4849 Given all of the recorded resurrections in Scripture, what’s so important about Jesus’ resurrection? If others in the past have died to live again, what makes Jesus coming back from the dead so unique? Why is His resurrection more significant than any other?

]]> Is Everyone Going to Heaven? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/02/16/is-everyone-going-to-heaven/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:30:55 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4981 When we die, is everyone going to heaven? We experience people in our world who want to live good lives and follow God, and we also cross paths with those who actively engage in evil deeds. What does God have to say about how humanity responds to Him and heaven as an eternal home? Join Jim Lloyd as he looks at the Bible to see what the Creator says about eternal judgment.

]]> Why Jesus?: Was Jesus a Liar? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/02/14/why-jesus-was-jesus-a-liar/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:12:41 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4858 How could Jesus say in John 5:31, “If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is NOT true,” and then say in John 8:14, “Even if I bear witness of Myself, My witness IS true.” How are these not contradictory statements? Join Eric Lyons as he explains the perfect harmony of these two very different statements.

]]> Why Jesus?: Is Jesus’ Genealogy a Joke? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/02/09/why-jesus-is-jesus-genealogy-a-joke/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:02:38 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4843 How could Jesus’ father, Joseph, be the son of both Jacob and Heli? Are Jesus’ genealogies in Matthew 1 and Luke 3 contradictory? Join Eric Lyons as he considers seven brief reasons why the genealogies of Jesus are perfectly consistent.

]]> Why Jesus?: Jesus: The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2023/01/04/why-jesus-jesus-the-same-yesterday-today-and-forever/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:17:26 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4867 In the book of Hebrews, the writer has given us a gold mine of motivation to lift up and serve Jesus as the Son of God. Yes, Jesus reigns supreme, and among other things, His unwavering, unchangeable nature and message are to be loved and lauded.

]]> Why Jesus?: Did Jesus Condone Lawbreaking? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/12/21/why-jesus-did-jesus-condone-lawbreaking/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:14:17 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4861 How could Jesus defend his apostles plucking heads of grain on the Sabbath? According to the Pharisees, the disciples acted unlawfully, yet Jesus said they were guiltless. Was Jesus justifying lawbreaking, or were the Pharisees’ criticisms unjustified?

]]> Why Jesus?: Was Jesus a Thief? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/12/07/why-jesus-was-jesus-a-thief/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:10:12 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4855 Some modern critics of Christ contend that Jesus commanded His disciples to steal a donkey and her colt before entering Jerusalem during the final week of His life. Can a legitimate case against the Christ be made, or is this just another trumped-up charge?

]]> Why Jesus?: The “Church of God” and the Deity of Christ http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/11/30/why-jesus-the-church-of-god-and-the-deity-of-christ/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:07:54 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4852 The Bible writers repeatedly refer to the New Testament Church as both God’s Church and Jesus’ Church. How can they be both? And what does this imply about the nature of Jesus and the names by which Christians should call themselves?

]]> Why Jesus?: Are Christ and Christianity Unoriginal? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/11/16/why-jesus-are-christ-and-christianity-unoriginal/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:04:13 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4846 How can Christianity be “original” if stories that predate the time of Christ allude to gods who were born on December 25th, were called the Son of God, and were raised only a few days after their deaths? Join Eric Lyons as he addresses these criticisms of Jesus Christ and the religion He established 2,000 years ago.

]]> Why Jesus?: A Failed Messianic Prophecy? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/11/02/why-jesus-a-failed-messianic-prophecy/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:00:13 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4840 How could Isaiah’s suffering servant, who “opened not his mouth,” be referring to Jesus? After all, Jesus opened His mouth and spoke a number of times during his trial and crucifixion. Is Isaiah 53 a failed Messianic prophecy? Join Eric Lyons as he looks at what the Bible says, in both the Old and New Testament, concerning these specific prophecies.

]]> Why Jesus?: Was Jesus Offensive? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/10/28/why-jesus-was-jesus-offensive/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:15:50 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4864 Jesus’ initial reaction to a Canaanite woman who cried out for mercy in Matthew 15 baffles many people. How could the all-loving Son of God respond to such a distressed mother in a seemingly callous manner? Was Jesus a mean Messiah, or is there more to this story than meets the eye?

]]> Why Jesus?: If God Cannot Be Tempted, Then How Was Jesus? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/10/26/why-jesus-if-god-cannot-be-tempted-then-how-was-jesus/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:58:36 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4837 If Jesus was tempted to sin, yet “God cannot be tempted by evil,” then how could Jesus be God? Is the Bible’s portrayal of Jesus contradictory? Join Eric Lyons as he answers this frequently asked question.

]]> Why Jesus?: Did Jesus Deny His Deity? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/10/19/why-jesus-did-jesus-deny-his-deity/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:57:02 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4834 Does Jesus admit not being God in Mark 10:18? Did He deny being perfectly moral as well as Divine? In truth, far from denying His goodness and Godhood in Mark 10, Jesus actually implies it.

]]> Why Jesus?:Did Jesus Accept Worship? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/10/12/why-jesusdid-jesus-accept-worship/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:54:35 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4831 Unlike good men and good angels who have always rejected worship from humanity, Jesus accepted worship. Jesus unhesitatingly received glory, honor, and praise from His creation. Such worship is one of the powerful proofs of His divine nature.

]]> Why Jesus?: Was Jesus Powerless in His Hometown? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/10/08/why-jesus-was-jesus-powerless-in-his-hometown/ Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:54:04 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4828 Why could Jesus “do no mighty work” in His hometown of Nazareth? Did He lack the power that an omnipotent God would have? Is the Bible’s portrayal of Jesus as a mighty miracle worker contradictory? Join Eric Lyons as he discusses the often questioned statement in Mark 6:5.

]]> Why Jesus?: Did Jesus Perform Miracles or Not? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/09/30/why-jesus-did-jesus-perform-miracles-or-not/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 19:31:08 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4824 How could Jesus truthfully say that “no sign shall be given to this generation” yet allegedly work many “miracles, wonders, and signs”? Was Jesus merely a mistaken Messiah, or was He a real miracle worker?

]]> Why Jesus?: Why Believe in Jesus’ Miracles? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/09/23/why-jesus-why-believe-in-jesus-miracles/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:07:12 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4816 As the One Who claimed to be Divine should be expected, Scripture records that Jesus performed supernatural miracles to prove His supernatural nature. Join Eric Lyons as he discusses seven reasons why the miracles of Christ are credible testimonies of His divine nature and teachings.

 

]]> Why Jesus?: How Can Jesus Be the Only True God? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/09/16/why-jesus-how-can-jesus-be-the-only-true-god/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:57:15 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4809 If Jesus prayed to the Father and called Him “the only true God,” then how could Jesus be God? Does Jesus’ statement in John 17:3 imply that He is less than Divine? Join Eric as he addresses this question using simple reason and revelation.

 

]]> Why Jesus?: Is Jesus Really God? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/08/10/why-jesus-is-jesus-really-god/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:18:07 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4773 What a person thinks about Jesus is eternally important. To be saved, the Bible indicates that we must come to learn Who Jesus is, and we must come to believe and trust Who He is. Was Jesus merely a good man, a great teacher, or is He God, the Great I am—the eternal Creator of the Universe?

]]> Why Jesus?: Two Reasons to Believe in Jesus http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/08/03/why-jesus-two-reasons-to-believe-in-jesus/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:21:41 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4763 Non-Christians want to know why Christians believe in Jesus, and it is very logical to ask for the evidence. If we want our friends, family, co-workers, and classmates to desire to become Christians, then we must be able to provide logical reasons for the hope that is within us. Join Eric Lyons as he focuses on two straightforward reasons to believe in Jesus.

]]> Understanding Jesus: What Will Happen When Jesus Comes Again? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/07/28/understanding-jesus-what-will-happen-when-jesus-comes-again/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:33:17 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4714 What Will Happen When Jesus Comes Again?

]]> Understanding Jesus: Did Jesus Go to Hell for Three Days? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/07/21/understanding-jesus-did-jesus-go-to-hell-for-three-days/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:29:26 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4711 Did Jesus Go to Hell for Three Days?

]]> Understanding Jesus: Did God Forsake His Son? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/07/14/understanding-jesus-did-god-forsake-his-son/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:26:36 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4708 Did God Forsake His Son?

]]> Understanding Jesus: esus’ Prophecy of the Fall of Jerusalem http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/07/07/understanding-jesus-esus-prophecy-of-the-fall-of-jerusalem/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:23:56 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4705 With meticulous detail, Jesus predicted the future destruction of Jerusalem. This event then transpired almost four decades after His ascension to Heaven. Not only does this prophecy verify Jesus’ deity, but it adds another powerful evidence for the inspiration of the Bible. Join Kyle Butt as he looks at Jesus’ prophecy and the historical account of Jerusalem’s destruction.

]]> Understanding Jesus: Was Jesus A Vegetarian? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/07/02/understanding-jesus-was-jesus-a-vegetarian/ Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:23:47 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4702 Is it true that Jesus was a vegetarian? You may have heard a statement like this before, but what does the Bible say? Join Kyle Butt as he answers this question from Scripture and how the answer to this question can help us understand how to follow Jesus’ example.

]]> Understanding Jesus: Did Jesus Teach About Hell? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/06/25/understanding-jesus-did-jesus-teach-about-hell/ Sat, 25 Jun 2022 13:40:25 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4698 The Bible describes Jesus as the loving Savior of mankind. His persecuted life and sacrificial death were motivated by His love for us. If Jesus’ love is so great, did He teach about hell? Join Kyle Butt as he addresses what the Bible says in regards to Jesus’ teaching about hell, and how His love for mankind and the existence of hell can be reconciled.

]]> Understanding Jesus: The Love Of Jesus http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/06/17/understanding-jesus-the-love-of-jesus/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:13:13 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4691 What does the word “love” mean? We use this word reference toward a variety of things: candy, movies, family, or God. Surely we do not have the same depth of meaning in each case. What does it mean when the Bible says, “Jesus loves us”? Join Kyle Butt as he looks at the Bible’s description of Jesus’ love for mankind.


 

]]> Understanding Jesus: Was Jesus Really Perfect? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/06/11/understanding-jesus-was-jesus-really-perfect/ Sat, 11 Jun 2022 15:13:16 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4684

]]> Understanding Jesus: Understanding the Trinity http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/06/02/understanding-jesus-understanding-the-trinity/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:36:48 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4660

]]> Understanding Jesus: The Compassion of Jesus http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/05/26/understanding-jesus-the-compassion-of-jesus/ Thu, 26 May 2022 13:34:46 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4657

]]> Understanding Jesus: The Love Of Jesus http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/05/19/the-love-of-jesus-understanding-jesus/ Thu, 19 May 2022 20:33:18 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4654 What does the word “love” mean? We use this word reference toward a variety of things: candy, movies, family, or God. Surely we do not have the same depth of meaning in each case. What does it mean when the Bible says, “Jesus loves us”? Join Kyle Butt as he looks at the Bible’s description of Jesus’ love for mankind.

]]> What Is Apologetics? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/05/15/what-is-apologetics-2/ Sun, 15 May 2022 19:37:29 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4563 Is Christian apologetics about apologizing for one’s beliefs? If not, why is the word apologetics used? Is this word even found in the Bible? Join Eric Lyons as he answers these questions and more in under 3 minutes.

]]> God and Rational Faith http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/05/08/god-and-rational-faith/ Sun, 08 May 2022 19:35:53 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4560 Are Christians irrational, or are they simply following the evidence to where it logically leads? Join Eric Lyons as he discusses how God actually has always been concerned about providing humanity with sufficient proof that leads to a rock-solid, rational faith in the Lord and His Word.

]]> Christ and Credible Testimony http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/05/01/christ-and-credible-testimony/ Sun, 01 May 2022 19:33:59 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4557 Did Jesus endorse a “blind faith”—one based on feelings rather than facts? If so, then why did He rebuke His apostles for not believing in His resurrection before they had actually seen Him resurrected? And why did Jesus tell Thomas, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”? What kind of “faith” was Jesus advocating?

]]> One Proof of God: Jesus http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/04/24/one-proof-of-god-jesus/ Sun, 24 Apr 2022 19:32:17 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4554 Humans cannot give sight to the blind or raise the dead. If ever such a person existed, his life would logically testify to the existence of a supernatural Being. Indeed, the life and works of Jesus testify to the existence of God.


 

]]> The Truth About Tattoos and Piercings http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/04/22/the-truth-about-tattoos-and-piercings/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:53:06 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4026 Sooner or later, most of us find ourselves facing moral, social, and ethical situations that command our attention. These situations can affect our family, friends, neighbors, or others. In an easy-to-understand manner, Don Blackwell presents a compelling and informative answer from a biblical and practical standpoint.

“The Truth About Tattoos and Piercings” covers the controversial topic of modern tattoos and piercings. How should Christians view tattoos and piercings?

]]> Are Christians Brainwashing Their Kids? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/04/17/are-christians-brainwashing-their-kids/ Sun, 17 Apr 2022 19:30:03 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4551 Is it arrogant to teach children that God exists? Is it cultish to say that Jesus “is the way”? Should children be allowed to think for themselves? How do Christians logically respond to the “brainwashing” charge?

]]> The Truth About Tobacco http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/04/15/the-truth-about-tobacco/ Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:51:37 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4024 Sooner or later, most of us find ourselves facing moral, social, and ethical situations that command our attention. These situations can affect our family, friends, neighbors, or others. In an easy-to-understand manner, Don Blackwell presents a compelling and informative answer from a biblical and practical standpoint.

“The Truth About… Tobacco” covers the widespread use of tobacco. Can Christians today engage in using tobacco products? Should the known effects impact a Christian’s decision regarding its use?

]]> Are Christians Crazy? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/04/10/are-christians-crazy/ Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:28:27 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4548 Christians are often ridiculed for believing in the various miracles recorded in the Bible. Yet, when genuine, biblical Christianity and naturalistic atheism are compared and contrasted, one proves to be perfectly rational.

]]> The Truth About Pornography http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/04/08/the-truth-about-pornography/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:49:24 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4022 Sooner or later, most of us find ourselves facing moral, social, and ethical situations that command our attention. These situations can affect our family, friends, neighbors, or others. In an easy-to-understand manner, Don Blackwell presents a compelling and informative answer from a biblical and practical standpoint.

“The Truth About… Pornography” covers the exploding pornography industry. Can Christians engage in viewing pornography?

]]> What Do You Know? http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/04/03/what-do-you-know/ Sun, 03 Apr 2022 19:26:46 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4544 Many leading atheistic evolutionists contend with all assurance that they know what happened billions of years ago. They claim to know that purely naturalistic evolution is “a fundamental fact.” Christians, on the other hand, choose to believe in the answers of the One Who was at Creation and Who did the creating—answers that are actually in perfect harmony with a study of the physical realm.

]]> The Truth About Modesty http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/04/01/the-truth-about-modesty/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:46:40 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4020 Sooner or later, most of us find ourselves facing moral, social, and ethical situations that command our attention. These situations can affect our family, friends, neighbors, or others. In an easy-to-understand manner, Don Blackwell presents a compelling and informative answer from a biblical and practical standpoint.

“The Truth About Modesty” covers the important topic of modesty. Can Christians wear anything a store sells? Do cultural norms change a Christian’s perspective?

]]> Atheism: Contradictory at Best http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/03/27/atheism-contradictory-at-best/ Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:24:19 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4541 If atheism is true, then real, objective “good” and “evil” cannot exist. But, if as most atheists admit, some things are actually “good” and “evil,” then atheism cannot logically be true, since there must be some real, objective reference point for “good” and “evil” outside of nature.

]]> The Truth About Gambling http://farmvillechurchofchrist.com/2022/03/25/the-truth-about-gambling/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:14:28 +0000 https://frontroyalchurchofchrist.com/?p=4015 Sooner or later, most of us find ourselves facing moral, social, and ethical situations that command our attention. These situations can affect our family, friends, neighbors, or others. In an easy-to-understand manner, Don Blackwell presents a compelling and informative answer from a biblical and practical standpoint.

“The Truth About Gamblingg” covers the topic of gambling. Should Christians gamble? Should they go to casinos or other places where gambling is popular?

 

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