Christians generally understand that Christ is the head of the church (Colossians 1:18). After all, Scripture is clear that this is the case, but what does it mean and how are we to react to this truth? First, Christ is the head and master of the church. It is His church, and He is its […]
Is Jesus God?
Almost all wrong doctrinal belief centers around the person of Jesus. The person and work of Christ continue to be areas of intense theological thought and debate. One of those questions relates to the divinity of Christ. We have many questions about the person of Jesus. For example, when did Jesus understand that He came […]
Was Christ the Creator?
When Paul wrote his letter to the Colossians, he affirmed that Christ is the Creator, and He confronted a destructive heresy at the same time. The false teachers in Colossae believed and taught that all matter was evil, including the human body. This was an extremely destructive heresy. It led either to asceticism or libertinism, […]
What Paul’s Letter to the Colossian Christians Tells Us About Christ
The Apostle Paul wrote to the believers in Colossae about their relationships with one another and about their relationship with God. As part of this letter, he described who Christ is. Colossians chapter one is one of the greatest passages to explain who Christ is. Many people believe that Colossians 1:15-23 made up an ancient […]
Come See Our New Place!
We have an open house for our new offices today (Sunday) at 11:00 AM for those who attend Bible Study and Worship earlier and at noon for those who follow the later schedule. We are thrilled about our new office building, and we want to show it to you. While we still have a lot […]
I am the senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Covington, Louisiana, a position that I have held since 1989.