March 2017 Edition

Fullness of the Holy Spirit

Fullness of the Holy Spirit

The year of 1871 was a critical one for D. L. Moody. He had been greatly used of God, but felt that something was lacking. He realized more and more how little he was fitted with personal talents for his work and how much he needed the Holy Spirit’s power. He continued to hunger for […]

The Sword of the Spirit

The Sword of the Spirit

Some people like knives; others like guns; others like bows and arrows. I have a favorite weapon that is extremely effective at close and long range, day or night, in all weather. It can get through any metal detector or x-ray machine. I know! I have taken it with me on all kinds of public […]

The Filling of the Spirit

The Filling of the Spirit

We read in Ephesians 5:18, “And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit.” What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? It means to be controlled by the Spirit of God. God wants us to enjoy our relationship with Him. When the Lord Jesus […]

Does All Scripture Apply to Us Today?

Does All Scripture Apply to Us Today?

There are certain questions which are foundational to Christian doctrine and practice. For example, “Where do we find authoritative revelation from God?” If the answer is “the Bible plus subsequent books,” we shall arrive at Mormonism or Islam. If the answer is “the Bible plus the teachings of the Church,” we will become Roman Catholics. […]

Book Review: New Testament Priests, Speak Up! Encouraging Broader Participation In The Lord’s Supper

Book Review: New Testament Priests, Speak Up! Encouraging Broader Participation In The Lord’s Supper

Understanding what worship is can be a challenge for a new believer. Even harder might be actually going ahead and sharing in a worship meeting. Truthfully, many find it very intimidating to start participating audibly in the Lord’s Supper. “I could never see myself standing up and talking.” “What should I say?” “What will others […]

Report: North American Week of Prayer

Report: North American Week of Prayer

The annual North American Week of Prayer is quickly approaching again. Once again, it will be held, in the Kansas City area on May 1-5, 2017 at The Bible Chapel of Shawnee, 12230 West 75th Street, Shawnee, Kansas. Last year there were more than 10 official satellite sites around North America, and over 300 home […]

In Glory: Gaston Jolin

Brother Gaston Jolin has been promoted to glory. Gaston has labored for many years in French speaking Canada, mostly in Quebec and northern Ontario. He has given himself and his considerable energy in the spread of the gospel. He was born in 1931, and passed away on August 28, 2016 at the age of 85. […]