The foundation of the church of God is Jesus Christ. The Bible clearly teaches on this subject. Peter speaking about Jesus said, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said, “Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:16, 18).

The principle of the day of rest is first mentioned in Genesis where God set the example of resting after a week of labor. “And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made” (Genesis 2:3).

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Divine Trinity. He is the One whom the Father sent to be with his children. “When the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me” (John 15:26).

The past several decades of time have seen a tremendous increase of interest in the study of “eschatology,” which is the “belief about, or in, the end of the world or the last things” (Webster). This interest centers particularly on the nature of the kingdom of Christ and the events that shall come to pass in the end times. What the nature of God’s kingdom will be, and the standing or position of God’s children, are questions that many are debating. These are questions that are important, and deserve a scriptural answer.

In the last year of his ministry, Jesus said that He would build a church and that the evil forces would not overcome it (Matthew 16:18). This Church received a literal form at Pentecost when about 3,000 souls repented and were baptized upon receiving the gospel that Peter preached (Acts 2:41). The account states that the Lord added to the Church daily “such as should be saved” (Acts 2:47).

The tongue, physically speaking, is the instrument of speech. With it we form our words and convey our thoughts to others. Its use has extensive implications.

God calls everyone to salvation at one time or another. Many yield their lives to the Lord and follow Him. When we follow the Lord, we experience the joy of salvation. We want others to know God and experience His blessings. Then the question comes, what can I do? Is God calling me into full-time service for Him? How can I know that this is truly a call from God? How do I know what this call means for me and my walk of life? The Bible has much to say on this subject. Let us examine it with an open and submissive heart, accepting the truths contained there.

Before the time of Christ, God’s children worshiped Him through the observation of laws, feast days, sacrifices, and offerings. Many types and symbols were used. This worship included the use of musical instruments. Their use is mentioned frequently in the Old Testament, and especially in the Psalms. David was a singer who was skilled in their use.