In the modern church many look at the resurrection of Jesus Christ as just an allegorical event used to point to your dreams, destiny and purpose.  This is the exact problem which the Church at Colossae had.  Jesus was looked at as being either an angel, spirit, or some sort of emanation...

by Bob Picard 1 Corinthians 12:1-2 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. – 1 Corinthians 12:1-2 IT REALLY MATTERS WHAT OR WHOM YOU ARE LED BY In addressing the Corinthian...

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of...

The village of Colossae, in Asia, Minor was often in the shadow of the larger cities of the area.  Ephesus had become the chief city of the area.  Where once Colossae had been a major transportation center between the Mediterranean Sea and the East, it had been supplanted by the...

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Merry Christmas to all!  The Church family of God’s Grace Bible Church wishes all a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year!  The Incarnation of Jesus Christ serves as the foundation for belief.  Without the birth of a pure, spotless “God-Man,” there could not be...

Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.– 2 Corinthians 9:15 The capstone of the Christian life is found in thanksgiving to the Lord.  There s much to be thankful for; family, friends, jobs, cars, etc.  Yet there is one thing that is so immense, so awesome, so incredible...

By Bob Picard Once upon a time there were a couple of stalwarts within Christianity; the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist Bible Fellowship International. These were created to stem the rising tide of liberalism that was entering the church. Where once Biblical doctrine was the driving...

by Bob Picard As we get older we all begin to realize that we need to change our diet. I can still remember being able to eat an entire pizza. That was when I was thirty years younger, and thirty pounds lighter! Yes, the effects of an unhealthy diet do indeed add up. Spiritually speaking, […]...

By Dr. Harry Ironside Note: A concise, incredibly relevant article for today (RJP) Objection is often raised even by some sound in the faith-regarding the exposure of error as being entirely negative and of no real edification. Of late, the hue and cry has been against any and all negative...

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At God’s Grace Bible Church we do all that we can to make money a non-issue in our assembly. We understand that it takes money to maintain a functioning church fellowship, to properly upkeep the facilities and to send missionaries and Christian materials to a lost and dying world. However, we...

As we prepare to explore the Old Testament Book of the prophet Hosea, we are given an incredible look into the heart of God.  Hosea is a story of a people bent on spiritual harlotry, following after other gods. Hosea’s marriage to an adulterous wife, and the subsequent birth of...

Recently, during Pope Francis’ much ballyhooed visit to the United States, he made the ever so controversial statement that Jesus, and the Cross, was a failure. Here is the quotation: “The cross shows us a different way of measuring success. Ours is to plant the seeds. God sees to the...

In my estimation one of the biggest problems within the visible Church today is bad hermeneutics.  What do I mean by that?  Hermeneutics is the science of Biblical interpretation. Context, Context, Context… There are many problems in the church, and most derive from improper...

The following is used by permission of Dr. Don Boys: There is a natural tendency as one gets older to become nostalgic about the past. In reality, things were usually not as bad or as good as we imagine them. Even with that understanding, I maintain that America is only a shadow of its former...

If you have not read the introduction to the Bible, it would be wise to do so.  Understanding where they stood on the translation issue is indeed important, and will also show the importance of fresh translations.  – Bob THE TRANSLATORS TO THE READER Preface to the...