The number “seven” is very significant in Scripture. It appears over 700 times and often represents completion or perfection.

There have been some impressive examples of self-sacrifice. For instance, Jordan Rice was thirteen and unable to swim when his family became trapped in a car by flood waters.

A new preacher went to visit one of the members. It was obvious that someone was home, but no one answered his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, the preacher took out a business card and wrote “Revelation 3:20” on it. He then tucked the card in the door and left.

The Village Church of Christ has been blessed with many baptisms. We had 29 last year and are on track to surpass that number this year.

What is the proper attire for worship? That question has caused a great deal of strife among Christians.

By grace, Jesus died “for all” (2 Corinthians 5:14), tasted death “for everyone” (Hebrews 2:9), and is the propitiation “for the sins of the whole world” (1 John 2:2). This means that all can benefit from what God has done through Christ. No one is beyond reach.

Few songs are more recognizable to Christians than “Amazing Grace.” It is a fixture in many worship services and funerals. But what exactly is grace, and why is it so amazing?

The Lord promised to build his church. He declared, “On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). “Church” is from the Greek word ekklesia and means “assembly.”