The Doctrine of Nonresistance, often called the Peace Doctrine, was taught by the Prince of Peace himself. He taught it by precept and example. The disciples of Jesus understood His teaching very well, and consequently were well qualified to also teach it and live by it. The early Christians, and the Church ever since, have found this to be the "way" of Christian living. It seems to be a mystery to human reasoning. But for those of us in whom "the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given us" (Romans 5:5), it remains no question.

July 12, 2023 in  Doctrinal 9 minutes

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.

July 12, 2023 in  Doctrinal 26 minutes

In the beginning God created the world and all that is in it. Since then He has always had His own special people, a people to whom He gives His blessings along with their responsibilities. His relationship with man has always included a covenant; not a covenant that is formed through diplomatic negotiations between God and man, but one in which the Supreme God defines the conditions. God is altogether dependable to keep His part of the covenant. When God’s promised blessings do not come to pass, it is man that has caused a breach of covenant.

July 12, 2023 in  Doctrinal 71 minutes

1. And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, 3. And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.

July 12, 2023 in  Doctrinal 41 minutes

The Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, is a church among the various Mennonite denominations. We endeavor to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and His apostles in all matters of faith and practice. This faith has been embraced throughout history by true Christians, including the Waldenses, although often in obscurity and under persecution. We believe that the grace of God brings personal salvation through the new birth.

March 31, 2020 in  Doctrinal 9 minutes

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.

February 11, 2020 in  Doctrinal 8 minutes

Jesus taught that the greatest of all commandments is to “love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” (Matthew 22:37). God has every right to our love because He created us for his pleasure. Then, when man fell into sin, God did what only perfect love would do; He purchased our salvation. God’s enemy, Satan, constantly tries to lure us away from Him and cause us to love and worship something else. One of the tools he uses today is photography.

January 15, 2020 in  Doctrinal 5 minutes

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).

January 10, 2019 in  Doctrinal 9 minutes

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.

November 9, 2018 in  Doctrinal 2 minutes

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.

November 8, 2018 in  Doctrinal 11 minutes