Faithful Sayings

The Heart of Division by Leon Valley Church of Christ

Men can and do take what God says to heart. Most do not. This is a certainty stated in Scripture. Why must this be the case? Jesus teaches us that Truth is hidden from all who close their eyes to Truth–due to the condition of their own heart (Matt. 13:11-15), and from those who “do not have love for Truth” (2 Thes. 2:10).

People of God: God's People for Eternity by Leon Valley Church of Christ

People of God: Truth Is A Mountain by Leon Valley Church of Christ

Chick-fil-A Is Not The Last Great Hope by Leon Valley Church of Christ

Is the clergy/laity distinction seen in so many churches today have any biblical precedent? If not, what does the Bible actually say? Should I find security and hope in associating myself with a certain party?

People of God: The Local Church by Leon Valley Church of Christ

People of God: The Church of the Living God by Leon Valley Church of Christ

People of God: Living For The Lord by Leon Valley Church of Christ

The New Testament frequently uses words like "chosen" or "elect" to describe God's people. What I would like to do is consider how the Bible uses these words, and what it means to be called, chosen/elected.

Q & A: What is the Law of Love? by Leon Valley Church of Christ

The word “heart” is used nearly one thousand times in the Bible, where it predominantly refers figuratively to the seat of thought, emotion, and will. Note: “the thoughts of your heart,” “love God with all your heart,” and “obey from the heart.” Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words says “it came to stand for man’s entire mental and moral activity.

Let's take time to examine Acts 2 and the prophecies that pointed to the pivotal events of that particular Pentecost. What we find will help us better understand the nature of the church and the identity of God's People.

Q & A: Your Music Program Is Unusual. Is This Standard Practice? by Leon Valley Church of Christ

Prior to His coming, faithful offerings of the types and shadows of Christ were the ancient Jew’s only hope for becoming one of God’s people in the true moral sense. Sacrifice pertained directly to the atonement for sin, and sin is what separates man from God (Isaiah 59:2). Isaiah clearly prophesied of Christ’s sacrifice (Isaiah 53), saying, “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities” (verse 5, see vv. 1-12). Then Hebrews 10 makes it clear that the types of Christ needed His actual sacrifice to give them substance. Jesus Christ, crucified and resurrected, is the key—the only means—by which sinful people may become the people of God.

In Acts 4, the disciples prayed for boldness to preach God's Word and for God to confirm that Word with miraculous signs. Should we pray for something similar today?

Let's consider a few more texts that speak to the kind of person God desires.

The local church is charged with helping needy saints, and individual Christians have the responsibility to help those in need just as the good Samaritan did. But how do we determine if someone is in need?

God selected one individual–Abraham–through whom all the nations of the earth would be blessed. From Abraham God would bring forth His people, the Hebrews. But He had a greater purpose in mind than mere land, prosperity, and peculiar religion–He desired the salvation of every person.

The Lord our God is ONE (Deut. 6:4). Biblically, when someone worships God (prayer, praise, service), one can address the Father, Son, or Spirit, but understand you are not addressing Father or Son or Spirit exclusively. It’s impossible to do so, because God is ONE. Let's read some Scripture.