The NCBC 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.
Are Our Pets in Heaven?
As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, might we one day see our pets again in Heaven? Bill explores this question by examining related scriptures.
Doctrine of Bitterness
Pastor Inghram explores the roots and growth of bitterness in our souls and how to recover from its destructive effect.
Overview of Biblical Humility
At the end of the Book of Job in 42:6, we see Job’s submission to God’s plan for his life. All the disasters that had happened to him were part of that plan. While Satan was the instigator behind the disasters, God had approved his actions knowing that they would be a tremendous test for Job, a mature believer.
Observations About Angels
How do angels fit into God’s plan? Are we sure of their existence?
Pastor Inghram walks through what the Scripture says about angels and how they work within the spiritual life.
What Does It Mean That ‘God Hardens the Heart?'
As we read through Exodus and, periodically, in other books of the Bible, we encounter the phrase “God hardened the heart” of someone. How should we understand this phrase, and does it have an important meaning to us theologically?
Happy Independence Day from the National Capital Bible Church
This week we celebrate our Nation’s Independence, and while we are experiencing many challenges, both to our Nation and to our spiritual lives, we must take time to remember our past and the sacrifices of those who gave us the freedoms we have today.
Judgment Seat of Christ (The Bema)
Several passages in the Bible identify a time of evaluation of believers in front of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is important for us to understand what the Bible says about this evaluation.
The Wrath of God
The author of Job records that God’s “wrath” was “aroused” toward Eliphaz (v. 7). While the English translation “wrath” or “anger” is an acceptable one, it can mislead the reader to believe that God can be wrathful or angry.
The LORD Spoke to Eliphaz: God Desires to Communicate with Us
We often wonder how God communicated to His human creation prior to the text of Scripture. Yet Scripture is very clear how that happened; we just tend to read or skip over it.
Biblical Inquiries: Does the Bible Speak of a Dinosaur in the Book of Job?
As we study the book of Job, we read in chapter 40 the descriptions of many creatures. Some of these creatures have names and descriptions that we recognize today. However, one of those creatures is very unusual and in many English translations is called “behemoth.”
Victory Over Death
Recently I officiated for a graveside memorial service for a family member of a friend. The deceased was a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ; therefore, he is now in heaven with his Savior. It is important for us to be prepared for the death of family members or friends.
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.
God, Angels, Creation, and the Order of Occurrence
In the 38th chapter of Job, in His rebuke of Job, God gives us a wonderful, illustrative description of His creation of the foundations of the earth.
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?
How Can a Loving God Send One of His Creatures to the Lake of Fire?
The question often asked is how can a loving God send someone to the Lake of Fire? The answer is that God is more than a loving God. He is also a righteous and just God.
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.
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.