Longview Baptist Church in Franklin, NC (828) 524-6836 Sec@LongviewBC.org
Do You Have Time for Christmas?

Do You Have Time for Christmas?

Imagine you are living approximately 2,000 years ago in the Roman Empire; more specifically in the area of Galilee and Judea. The Roman emperor has ordered a census. It’s not optional for you; there’s no way to avoid the order. By Roman command you must...
Why Elders?

Why Elders?

Why have elders in the church?  Why should a church organize itself to include the office of elder?  Most Baptist churches don’t have elders, do they?  We’ve never had elders before, why have them now?  These are just a few of the many questions that...
Knowing God’s Will

Knowing God’s Will

Knowing the will of God is a subject often brought up in conversations among Christians.  I am often asked, “How can I know God’s will for my life?”  In one sense it’s a profound question to answer.  On the other hand I believe we often times make knowing God’s will...
God’s Immutability

God’s Immutability

I don’t know about you, but with the hot temperatures we’ve had the past couple of months I’m ready for fall. And it’s just around the corner! I know we still have over a month to go before fall officially begins, but I rejoice at knowing it’s not far away. Cool...
Understanding Christianity

Understanding Christianity

There seems to be some confusion in the world today as to what it means to be a Christian. Today, the world defines a Christian as anyone who is not Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, etc. In other words, as long as you are not from a country where one of those...
A Vapor

A Vapor

Disease, sickness, pandemic, death– all of this can cause a person to tremble and fear.  It brings about a sense of urgency in our lives even leading many to a very unhealthy sense of panic.  It’s hard to comprehend that something invisible like a virus...