The National Capital Bible Church Blog

With Christianity and matters of the Bible a core passion of Pastor Cortez’s, he occasionally supplements his weekly messages with written blog posts. These posts are short but thorough, and look at issues or subjects that may be on his mind. 

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Categories of God's Grace

The last verse of 2 Thessalonians 3 refers to the, “grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We must not treat lightly the word “grace,” because grace is a concept that underpins our Christian lives.

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Labor Day as a Christian Holiday

Labor Day is always celebrated on the first Monday in September. We view it as a holiday—cessation from work, a day to do nothing, to spend with family, to play sports or pursue activities that generally have little or no meaning regarding labor. Essentially, it is a meaningless holiday. Why do Americans celebrate this meaningless holiday? Why do we celebrate any holiday?

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The Dangers of Socialism

The reason socialism opposes religion, for us Christianity, is that it cannot control the individual’s belief, which places faith in God, not government.

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Make the Lord, Not Work, Priority

Have you ever been around someone who was very proud of what they have accomplished? There is nothing wrong with personal achievements, with being pleased that we are able to do and do well. But more often than not, they are precisely that: human accomplishments.

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An Independence Day Message from Pastor Inghram

As we observe Independence Day and celebrate the significance of what it has meant to Americans for more than two centuries, John Adams, one of the authors of our Declaration of Independence and second president, said, “… the day ought to be commemorated as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty.”

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In Everything Give Thanks

Pastor Inghram explains why we are to give thanks in all things in our lives, whether good or bad.

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Pray Without Ceasing

“Pray without ceasing” is a command to have an attitude of persistent and continual communication with God.

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Rejoice Always

We can be content knowing that God’s provisions are permanent and sufficient for every circumstance.

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