Solomon and James: Vanity and Vapor
The epistle of James matches so well with Solomon’s book of Ecclesiastes. Solomon brought people from all over the world and spoke to...
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A Bible-Believing and Practicing Church
210 West Small Street
Westport, Indiana 47283
South Decatur Baptist Church desires conforming according to the Word of God into the image of Jesus Christ with a view of His future kingdom and all for the glory of God.
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Kent Brandenburg
Sep 9, 20232 min read
Faith and Grace Are Not Works, But Baptism Is a Work
Scripture says salvation or justification is not “of works,” “by works,” or “by the deeds of the law,” and instead “without the deeds of...
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Kent Brandenburg
Sep 2, 20231 min read
No on Pragmatism: The End Doesn't Justify the Means
Maybe you’ve heard the statement, “The end justifies the means.” This sentence relates to methods of accomplishment. The Apostle Paul in...
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Kent Brandenburg
Aug 26, 20232 min read
Reading and Scripture
Most still measure a good education by ability to read and reading comprehension. Colonial America emphasized school for learning to...
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Kent Brandenburg
Aug 19, 20232 min read
The Normal Dislike of Exclusivity and Salvation
In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, the Apostle Paul shines love like light through a prism, and out comes a spectrum of fifteen colors or hues,...
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Kent Brandenburg
Aug 12, 20231 min read
The Conditions in the Days of Noah: Apathy Before Damnation
In what believers have called “the Olivet Discourse” of Jesus Christ in Matthew 24-25 , Jesus prophecies concerning His second coming. ...
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Kent Brandenburg
Aug 5, 20231 min read
Finding God, Not Like Finding Waldo
Does God require “finding”? Yes. And this is good to know. People get it wrong. Massive amounts of evidence of God’s presence and...
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Kent Brandenburg
Jul 29, 20231 min read
What Is a Cult?
You have heard the term “cult” used to apply to particular religious denominations. When someone says, “cult,” what word comes to mind? ...
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Kent Brandenburg
Jul 22, 20231 min read
We Live in a Supernatural World
Most historians think or agree that the events of both the Old and New Testaments occurred. Many call this historicity. Based on...
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Kent Brandenburg
Jul 15, 20231 min read
The One Sure Safeguard Against Apostasy
Certain crucial theological words, describing important biblical truths, do not appear in the English Bible. You know about the words...
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Kent Brandenburg
Jul 8, 20232 min read
Eternal Murder
Jesus is in Jerusalem six months before His death, preaching to religious leaders. With compassion, Jesus warns them in John 8:44, “Ye...
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Kent Brandenburg
Jul 1, 20231 min read
The Hiddenness of God
People may not use this exact language, but in essence they very often ask a question concerning God, “Why is God so hidden?” God could...
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Kent Brandenburg
Jun 24, 20232 min read
Head of the Church: The Generic Singular Noun
Ephesians 5:23 says, “Christ is the head of the church.” “Head” does mean that Jesus is in control of the church like the head is in...
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Kent Brandenburg
Jun 17, 20232 min read
Fatherhood: Privilege and Responsibility
Scripture teaches Fatherhood. God the Father started Fatherhood and models it in His relationship with His Son and human sons and...
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Kent Brandenburg
Jun 10, 20231 min read
"Truth Is a Right Wing Concept"
British journalist, Melanie Philips, made headlines with a recent statement in several forums: “Truth is a right wing concept.” I point...
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Kent Brandenburg
Jun 2, 20231 min read
Those with Jesus as King Meet Today in His Assemblies
During what people called the “Covid pandemic,” states began mandating the shut-down of many public institutions. During that time,...
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Kent Brandenburg
May 27, 20231 min read
The Proper Use of the Word Miracle
God is always working in His world. Hebrews 1:3 says He is “upholding all things by the word of his power.” That’s why Jesus said in...
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Kent Brandenburg
May 20, 20232 min read
God's House
The Bible uses the terminology, “house of God,” to refer to the church, an assembly of truly saved and then immersed people. This is...
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Kent Brandenburg
May 13, 20232 min read
Honor Thy Mother and Jesus
Jesus said in Matthew 15:4-6, “For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him...
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Kent Brandenburg
May 5, 20232 min read
Matthew 10:28 As One Template for Providing Guidance for a Christian Worldview
Scripture should guide the way that professing Christians view the world. Consider Matthew 10:28: “And fear not them which kill the...
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