Episodes
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Episode 92 - Too Busy
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
This episode comes from the April 1990 edition of FCGN. It's a brief article that focuses on a major issue within the body of Christ. We're too busy! We have too many irons on the fire. God's people must learn to prioritize in such a way so as to show that they have counted the cost of discipleship. Give a listen!
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Episode 91 - He Was A Member of the Church
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
This episode comes from the March 1990 edition of FCGN. It highlights a mindset that some have towards being a member of the church of Christ. For some, it means having your name in a church directory. For others, it means being actively involved with the work of the body of Christ. What kind of member are you? Give a listen!
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Episode 90 - Redeeming the Time
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
This episode comes from the April 1978 edition of FCGN. Paul tells us to "Redeem the time" (Eph. 5:16). None of us will be here forever, but we'll all be somewhere eternally. Give a listen!
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Episode 89 - The Church and the World
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
This episode comes from an article written by Ted J. Clarke in the April 1996 edition of FCGN. It is a discussion of the fact that Christians are to be separate from the world, live in the world, yet live like Christ. We cannot compromise our faith in a feigned effort to win others to Christ! Give a listen!
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Episode 88 - About First John 3:9
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
The discussion in this episode comes from the August 1971 edition of FCGN. The article was written by Glynn Purdy and was an examination of 1 John 3:9. What does it mean that the child of God "cannot sin?" Give a listen!
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Episode 87 - Is Conversion A Miracle?
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
This episode comes from an article in the March 1980 edition of FCGN. I myself have heard preachers say that the ability to have one's sins washed away is miraculous. Some claim that the Holy Spirit must operate directly on one's heart - apart from the word of God - and, as such, conversion is miraculous. Does the Bible teach this? Give a listen!
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Episode 86 - Noah Thought He Was the Only One
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
This article comes from the January 1996 edition of FCGN. The issue addressed here is contentious for some! It's very personal for some because, they say, "what about my mother?" The topic of the exclusivity of the church makes many uncomfortable. Are there things we can learn from Noah? Give a listen!
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Episode 85 - When Men Leave God
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
This episode is an article reading from the August 1995 edition of FCGN and examines the denigration of man as he chooses to leave God out of his knowledge. To know there is a God and to know God are two different things. God has given us creation as a witness to His power, but He has given us His word so that we can know Him. Give a listen!
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Episode 84 - About the Thief on the Cross
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
This episode comes from an article written by Jerry Moffitt in the September 1996 edition of FCGN. For many, the thief on the cross negates the necessity of baptism for salvation. Is that an accurate understanding of what took place? Give a listen!
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Episode 83 - Music In Worship, Part 3
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
This is a reading of the third of three articles that address instrumental music in worship. Allen Webster wrote these articles for FCGN in 1991. This particular article addressed the view of the Godhead on this subject. Give a listen!