Articles: 136
Articles addressing congregational life, shared responsibilities, and questions facing the church.
And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of…
This is the first of a series of articles on “Discipleship.” Today, Jesus is continuing to call men and women to respond to the simple call, “Follow Me.” Jesus is calling each of us to personally “Follow Me.” In this…
This hymn is generally thought to be one of the most loved hymns written during the latter part of the 19th century. The writing of this thoughtful and beautifully constructed text is even more amazing when we consider…
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto…
I want to introduce this article on Spiritual Gifts by observing an interesting verse: Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men –Ephesians 4:8. Throughout…
“A shot across the bow” is a secular term that originated with the British Navy in the 1700’s. Ships are identified by their ‘colors’ (flags) which represent a vessel’s purpose and nationality. In the days before radio,…
There He was, the King Himself, standing before Pilate, awaiting His death sentence. A large crowd had gathered outside. There was no mistaking it, these people were angry. They wanted this man, Jesus of Nazareth, dead.…
Editor’s Note: Many of our readers may at first be convinced that this topic doesn’t pertain to them. If this is correct, we rejoice with you. However, before simply passing over this article we urge the reader to…
Editor’s Note: Over the last number of years there seems to be a shift occurring on a variety of specific issues for some conservative Anabaptists. This changing of ideas and practice is not happening in a vacuum, rather…
I love Thy kingdom, Lord, The house of Thine abode; The church our blest Redeemer saved With His own precious blood. I love Thy church, O God! Her walls before Thee stand, Dear as the apple of Thine eye, And written on…
Greetings of Christian love to each one. I trust that each of you are finding peace, joy, and contentment in the circumstances that God has allowed into your life. This year, 2020, has been quite interesting to say the…
As the year 2020 winds down and we enter the last few months, there is one thing foremost on the minds of many—“Who will be the next president of the United States?” As Christians, we are confronted by the numerous…
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life,…
Who would have ever imagined that a little germ which cannot be seen with the human eye, has put the entire globe in a tizzy, a panic, and an economic disruption? I have not seen a pandemic of this magnitude in my…
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in…
How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent?…
Editor’s Note: Normally, we haven’t used our magazine to bring focus to any specific individual. However, in regard to Mose, we felt it would be fitting to provide a small tribute. Mose was instrumental in helping to get…
1. This world is not my home, I’m just a passing through My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue; The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door, And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore. Chorus: O Lord,…
One of the worst things a Christian can do is read a Bible verse. Sound like heresy? Here’s the point: when reading the Bible, Christians get into danger when they focus on just one verse and ignore the entirety of…
The power of exousia… Whatever is “exousia”? “I have never seen that word in my Bible.” If you are not familiar with this strange little word, allow me to introduce you to it. Exousia is a word that is actually very…
Before I was converted, I had never heard the term “Anabaptist” and the concept of someone sharing their faith in Jesus with others was foreign to me. After I was converted, I remember thinking about all my friends who…
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. –Joh 19:30 As we have been developing this article over the last year, we have become increasingly…
What do we think about when we think of the term ‘church’? We live in a day when there are many and varied churches. If one church doesn’t suit you, there are others to choose from. While some churches encourage their…
Dear reader, It is now over two years since we began publishing The Heartbeat of the Remnant magazine. There have been many blessings and benefits, along with numerous challenges associated with starting a project of…
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