October 18, 2024
Read Acts 18:24-28. In Acts 18, we are told of a very gifted and accomplished orator named Apollos. He is described as “eloquent,” “mighty in Scriptures,” and “fervent in …
Read Acts 9:10-19 . The biggest nemesis of the early church was a guy known as Saul of Tarsus. His attacks upon the church were compared to how a wild animal tears open its prey. This …
If you've taken a look at our website in the past week, you've noticed the redesign for The Christian Index. Yes, it's a biased opinion, but I love it. And judging from the response I've …
Editor's note: Sunday, Sept. 8 is Baptism Day in the Southern Baptist Convention. For resources, go to namb.net/baptism-sunday . Marshall Ausberry One of the beautiful things I like about …
GBC messengers gather at the 2018 annual meeting held last year at Second Baptist Church in Warner Robins. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index DULUTH — Letters stipulating the number …
From “Bible Studies for Life” curriculum, LifeWay Philippians 4:4-9 Jay Sanders, pastor Towaliga Baptist Church, Jackson I come from a long line of worriers. My grandparents lived about an hour …
Read Acts 4:1-22. In the early days of the church, the Jewish Christians were able to continue to live peacefully in Jerusalem. However, as the church experienced dramatic growth, this peaceful …
Ken Cloud voices thanks to Georgia Baptist Executive Director Thomas Hammond upon being named Associational Missionary of the Year Feb. 9. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index A retirement reception will be …
Battle fatigue – it is a real thing for every soldier, and I believe it is a real thing for every Christian called by God to be a soldier. I do not want to say the battles any of us as Christians …
Clint Bowman, at left, served with the International Mission Board alongside his wife, Harriett, for two decades before moving back to southeast Georgia. Now on staff at Second Baptist Church in …
Hundreds of civil servants of Hong Kong gather at Chater Garden on August 2, urging the government of Hong Kong to to address protesters’ demands over the extradition bill crisis. WIKIPEDIA …
Read Mark 14:12-21. In Mark 14, we read about Jesus’ final week. He has made the triumphal entry into Jerusalem and He has cleansed the temple. The Jewish authorities are incensed. They have …
James, left, was recently saved while attending a Bible study in prison and is now engaged in the Celebrate Recovery program at Liberty Baptist Church. Pictured with Pastor Brian Branam, upon coming …
By Frankie Melton I was standing on the sidewalk in front of our church one afternoon when a gentleman walked by I didn't know. Frankie Melton As a pastor in a small town, I want to know everybody. …
Read John 7:1-9. Sometimes the will of God is as easy to figure out as using your common sense. Just do the thing that makes the most sense. John 7 says that Jesus spent His time in Galilee instead …
Above: Joe Graham, lead state missionary for the Georgia Baptist Collegiate Ministries, speaks with Abby Everett, a teaching and discipleship intern at First Baptist Statesboro and a graduating …
A young Azeri man sits outside a shop in Sarab, Iran, as a man on a bicycle passes by. IMB/Special By Madeline Arthington Anger consumed the “old Ali,” and he didn’t hesitate to act out on …
From "Explore the Bible" curriculum, LifeWay Eph. 1:15-23 Stephen V. Allen, senior pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church, Carrollton They say that “seeing is believing,” but not everybody or …
In this world, you need to have a firm grasp on your true identity because there are plenty of voices that will try to define you. During Jesus’ earthly ministry, people hurled a lot of false …
Filmmaker Ken Burns, right, presents his latest documentary, "Country Music," in September on PBS. PBS/Special By Michael Foust Editor’s note: This monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” …
State missions affect various ministries, including students attending SuperWow youth camp, above. IMB President Paul Chitwood gives his perspective and experience on how much state missions …
We aren’t told much about Jesus’ life from His birth to His baptism, but the one episode we are made privy to is very interesting. At the age of twelve, Jesus accompanied his parents, Mary and …
The birth of Jesus was truly a remarkable event. His mother, Mary, was a teenage virgin who received a message from the angel Gabriel that she would conceive a child by the Holy Spirit and this child …
Sunday, Sept. 1 Job 40:1-42:17 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Psalm 45:1-17 Proverbs 22:14 Monday, Sept. 2 Ecclesiastes 1:1-3:22 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Psalm 46:1-11 Proverbs 22:15 …
Above, Christine Mauldin, former IMB missionary and Georgia Baptist pastor's widow, died on Aug. 26. ELLAVILLE – Christine Mauldin, widow of former Georgia Baptist pastor Kenneth Mauldin …
