We use the word “church” many different ways. The 2 main views are church visible and invisible. Invisible, is a church made up of those the Father accepts as His children regardless of religion. Visible, is any organized group of people that endeavor to convey the teachings of Christ.
This month, we are reprinting an article that Larry wrote over two decades ago, which is just as relevant today as when he wrote it. I made some modifications to the article which are underlined. – Marty Ancient Proverb — “As fish are caught in a cruel net, or birds are taken in a snare,…
Last month, Rex wrote an article describing how organized Christianity today is replacing biblical truth with a watered-down gospel that does not build souls for Christ’s kingdom. Unfortunately, throughout history, His people have wandered from the straightforward truth He has given them. Christ himself could not reform the church in His day. Each time there…
We are perplexed today by the tremendous state of change in the United States. It is clear that our culture and values are being assailed. The overt effort to promote and embrace perversion is, at its core, an attack on our nation. The result is that the founding Christian principles that once made our country…
Dear Wake Up Family: Occasionally, we answer the phone and talk with someone who is excited because they learned a new idea about Bible prophecy. They comment, “I am going to see what my pastor has to say about this.” Pastors have a God-given role in presenting His Word, caring for people’s needs, and serving…
Dear Wake Up Family and Friends, Nearly 300 years ago, the Irish philosopher Edmund Burke made the well-known statement, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” In Bible times, the ancients believed the earth was flat and if you moved too far in one direction, you would fall into the fires of…
Dear Wake Up Family and Friends, When Jesus was on Earth, He opposed an adulterated religious system that had become ensconced in tradition. After He was crucified and gave the gospel commission (Matthew 28:16–18), His followers continued the resistance. Jewish religious leaders would not tolerate any belief that prevented them from maintaining their control. Despite…
