When the sinner is convicted by the Holy Spirit of the seriousness of sin and of judgment to come, and cries to the Lord to save him, he has, of course, repented, or changed his mind, as the Greek word … Continue reading →

In the various accounts of our Lord’s earthly ministry we find three occasions when He declined to answer those who appealed to Him or questioned Him. First there is the Gentile woman of Matt. 15:21-28. Her daughter was possessed of … Continue reading →

“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils” (1 Tim. 4:1). “But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and … Continue reading →

All through the Old Testament the cross is but dimly seen. Though a hundred historical characters and a hundred more Levitical sacrifices and rituals were typical of Christ and His finished work, not once does the Old Testament state this. … Continue reading →

WHO can pray? We all can pray. You don’t need a pastor or spiritual leader to do your praying for you. God wants you to pray and personally bring your requests to Him. Prayer does not have a formula. It … Continue reading →

Traffic Report “A man and his wife had just moved to town, and he was coming home from his first day at work. As he’s driving down the highway, his cell phone rings, and it’s his wife. ‘George, I just … Continue reading →

There are more than three hundred different denominations, each sustaining a religious program in the name of Christ and the Bible. They are referred to as different churches. If each denomination claims to be a Bible church with a Bible … Continue reading →

Is 1 John 1:9 a part of God’s will for the present Dispensation of Grace? “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). … Continue reading →

Ever since my youth there have been four Scripture passages that I have associated together in my mind. They were first pointed out to me by one of the men of God who taught the Word in those days, but … Continue reading →

God has not seen fit to reveal to His children all the details of the life to come. He has, however, made known to us what we need to know for our encouragement and establishment in the faith. THE RAPTURE … Continue reading →

On March 26, 1997, police discovered 39 souls in California who had committed suicide. They were members of Heavens Gate, a cult taught to put aside earthly things to prepare for heaven. When the Hale-Bopp Comet neared, in preparation for … Continue reading →

Our grandkids beg for hot chocolate, and we adults like a good hot cup, especially when the day is cold. On one occasion my wife made hot chocolate for everyone. I was distracted and didn’t get around to drinking mine … Continue reading →

Parents everywhere encourage their little ones with the words “good job.” When they first learn to walk, become potty trained, start to repeat words, throw a ball, or begin to read, we seem to say to them instinctively, “good job.” … Continue reading →

This author attended a liberal denominational church until his late teens. The minister wore a robe, we participated in responsive congregational readings, used candles in some services, and were required to go through a confirmation process. There was a lot … Continue reading →

A Christian friend sent us a link to a website warning about dangerous doctrines promoted by televangelist Joyce Meyer. She teaches that Jesus stopped being the Son of God on the Cross, yet went to hell to pay for our … Continue reading →

“…And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the … Continue reading →

The Kinsman-Redeemer When God gave the law through Moses, He knew that the children of Israel would need mercy, so He instituted a series of statutes that would affect the social life of His people. One of those provisions was … Continue reading →

“In John 6:64-66 some disciples went back and walked no more with Jesus. Jesus said He knew there were those who did not believe. How does this fit in with the eternal security of the Christian? It seems to be … Continue reading →

“Timothy Stackpole was a New York Firefighter, who was severely burned in a 1998 fire. After he recovered, he returned to the force despite the advice of some friends and family and the fact that he could retire comfortably. “He … Continue reading →

“In your ‘Did Christ Suffer in Hell?’ article, you made no mention of 1 Peter 3:18-20.” “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the Just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death … Continue reading →

“Render…to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Owe no man any thing, but to love one another….” (Rom. 13:7-8). With love being so important, it’s … Continue reading →

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” (Eph. 5:19). When Paul wrote, “Speaking to yourselves,” this refers to members of Christ’s Body speaking to one another when … Continue reading →

Why? Such a little word that asks such a profound question. From a very early age, we ask questions. Just ask anyone who has parented a toddler and they can tell you about a child’s penchant for asking the incessant … Continue reading →