Author: Dennis Smith

PART 1, OLD TESTAMENT CHURCH (worshiping)  Description of a church (GotQuestions.com) The word “church” comes from the Greek word ekklesia which is defined as “an assembly” or “called-out ones.” Church; The body of Christ is made up of all believers in Jesus Christ from the day of Pentecost (Acts chapter 2) until Christ’s return.  Studying how believers in God worshiped Him during the Old … Continue reading Worshiping God in the Old Covenant

09/26/2017 I had heard of the Protestant Reformation but knew very little about it. I thought it had something to do with John Calvin and the call for the Catholic Church to stop doing some of the things they were doing in the name of their faith. I also thought it was a call for … Continue reading The Protestant Reformation

As Christians we are called to show respect and honor, to be just, to love, and to show consideration and compassion toward others as mentioned in the following scriptures. (Emphasis added) Galatians 6:10: “Therefore, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of … Continue reading Sincerity, or are you just going through the motions?

The Idea of a one world church (or religion) in the back of someone’s mind has probably been around for centuries. As far as the Christian Scripture is concerned it was addressed basically by prophecy through John the Apostle in the book of Revelation.  As I state later on in this article Scripture does not … Continue reading HEADING TOWARD A ONE WORLD CHURCH

  Are we moving toward a one world Government as Scripture states will happen in the end times? As I see it, my answer is, “Yes we are.” Listed below are excerpts from secular articles that show that we are headed in that direction. And then there is a Biblical authority that states, in scripture, … Continue reading Heading toward a one world government?

Misquoted scriptures and misunderstood scriptures; The thoughts below represent scriptures and saying people have heard and believe but are not necessarily accurate. Listed are the scriptures and quotes, what some think they mean and what my research leads to what I think scriptures actually mean. This may be an interesting way to learn scripture and … Continue reading Misquoted Scriptures

Note; this is an article I posted in our Mission newsletter in May 2012 as we served at the Arizona Indian Christian Mission School. I think the realization of the consequences of your choices are even more evident today as we see so many Missionaries, aid workers and ordinary Christians (and others) serving the poor, … Continue reading Choices

Why to stay away from false teachers   Before I start doing a study on false teachers, preachers, and prophets I need to mention why it is important that we know who they are, what they believe, and what they say that is non-biblical. First and foremost, it is important to study false and be aware … Continue reading Stay away from false teachers

For years I have been uneasy with the direction some churches (even some that I have attended) are taking with regards to their worship music. I have long felt it has gotten out of hand by becoming more of a concert than a worship time. It has become a means to get people to attend … Continue reading Unbiblical church music?

As I mentioned in the previous article, we (Christians) seem to turn a blind eye to the difficult things in our faith and we don’t pay attention to what is going on within our faith family. I hope this article will explain and make clear my point. I feel many of us Christians have become … Continue reading We turn a blind eye, part 2