Our Lord’s appearance to Saul of Tarsus (later called Paul) on the road to Damascus, changed the pitiless persecutor in a moment into the docile, yes the devoted follower of the Christ he had so bitterly hated. This transformation took … Continue reading →

We heartily thank God for every politician, athlete, actor or even criminal who comes to know Christ as Savior. But conversion alone does not qualify one for a place of prominence in Christian service. This, especially in Paul’s epistles, is … Continue reading →

“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever” (Dan.12:3). The day is coming when redeemed Israel and all the saints of … Continue reading →

In St. Paul’s mighty Epistle to the Romans he declares “the gospel [good news] of God… concerning His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” (Rom. 1:1-3). The good news which Paul proclaimed was essentially about Christ. He was always talking about … Continue reading →

Three times in Romans 1:14-16, the Apostle Paul uses the phrase “I am”, and each one carries an important message for every true believer in Christ. First, he says in verse 14: “I am debtor” — debtor to all men, … Continue reading →

(The following is the first of a series of articles drawn from Pastor Stam’s book, Our Great Commission, What Is It? Since this book never appeared as a series in the Searchlight, many of even our long-time readers may not … Continue reading →

Who May Obtain What? In Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians (I Corinthians 9:24) the Lord instructs His people in this language, “so run that ye may obtain.” This Epistle is addressed to all that in every place call upon … Continue reading →

William Webber tells the following story: “I was pastor of a small church in a rural community. Wilbur and his wife, Leah, attended every Sunday morning. Wilbur was a farmer, and whenever he came into the house from the field … 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 →

Prostitution has become a worldwide plague of epic proportions. The average age is 14 when young women are drawn to this “trade.” Many are lured into the U.S. and Canada on work visas, then forced into this criminal enterprise through … Continue reading →

On August 2, 1990, under the direction of Saddam Hussein, Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait to seize their oil fields and seaport. International condemnation followed along with concerns Saudi Arabia would be next. Led by the United States, the largest coalition … Continue reading →

After a lad was rescued from drowning in a muddy bog, a Scottish nobleman arrived to thank and reward the farmer for saving his son. When a reward was declined, the nobleman asked permission to take the farmer’s boy and … Continue reading →

At the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the USA’s women’s gymnastics team won the all around gold medal. If you watched these games, you can close your eyes and still almost see Simone Biles and Aly Raisman doing summersaults … Continue reading →

Rest in peace” has become a common expression used when someone passes away. It was said of those who died in the 911 attack, after the Sandy Hook shootings, when celebrities die due to drugs or suicide, and countless times … Continue reading →

“Who returns with Christ at His Second Coming?” “And the armies which were in heaven followed Him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean” (Rev. 19:14). Armies mounted on white horses will return with Christ. These “armies … 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 →