It has been well said that if there is anything good in any man it is because it was put there by God. And something good — a new nature — has been imparted by God to every true believer … Continue reading →

In Thessalonica Paul reasoned out of the Scriptures for three sabbath days with men who were unwilling to be convinced (Acts 17:1-9). The bigotry of these Thessalonians not only kept them in spiritual darkness, but it moved them to bitter … Continue reading →

Contrasting the New Covenant with the Old, the Apostle points out that “the letter,” with its requirements and penalties, “killeth.” Therefore, the dispensation of the Law is called “the ministration of condemnation” and “the ministration of death” (2 Cor. 3:7,9). … Continue reading →

THE RESULTS OF DISOBEDIENCE The Church, even the true Church of believers in Christ, is doubtless larger today than it has ever been. Yet it is weak and sick, confused and divided. Many feel that the causes of the Church’s low spiritual state are: failure to live … Continue reading →

“As the truth of Christ is in me…” (2 Cor. 11:10). How often St. Paul, in his letters, speaks with an oath! “God is my witness” (Rom. 1:9), “As God is true” (2 Cor. 1:18), “Behold, before God, I lie … Continue reading →

The teaching of 1 Corinthians 8 deals with meat sacrificed to idols, but the broader application is that of our guidelines and actions regarding issues where there is liberty in the Christian life. This important chapter teaches us about our … Continue reading →

Here at BBS, our friends often give us ideas and suggestions for new literature via  phone calls, letters, and emails. Last year, I spoke on the phone with Brother John Lynch in Idaho, and we had a great conversation around … Continue reading →

“Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread…And when Jesus knew it, He saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread?…When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye … Continue reading →

How blessed it is to be included in the “US” of this wonderful and most gracious promise. Herein is the guarantee of “all things” to the receiver. The receiver is the believer. The “all things” are added to the Great … Continue reading →

The gospel of salvation is revealed in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. This is the the passage that clearly defines the gospel by which people can be saved today. The death, burial, and resurrection of Christ are verifiable, uncompromised, rock-solid facts that … Continue reading →

We have a friend who seems to always be using the phrase: “It’s to die for.” She says things like: “Have you been to the new restaurant? The food there is to die for.” “Have you gotten the new iPhone? … Continue reading →

My wife and I once visited the world famous San Diego Zoo. It was immense and incredibly diverse. While viewing these animals, it occurred to us that the zoo operates on a biblical principle. When the Lord created the world, … Continue reading →

My wife and I have become friends with one of the la- dies in our neighborhood. She is quite outgoing and gregarious. While she was at the grocery store, she saw a woman whom she concluded was pregnant. She went … Continue reading →

When singer Whitney Houston died of an overdose, a number of people said, “What a waste.” She had an incredible voice, rare opportunities with such talent, great riches, and a full life. Yet, tragically, she ended her life far to … Continue reading →

We have friends who have an autistic son whom they love from the depths of their souls. Once embracing the reality of his handicap, the mother left her lucrative job to stay at home to work with this son. They … Continue reading →

The Last Days “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come” (2 Tim. 3:1). Paul warns all those in Christ Jesus that in the last days perilous times shall come. Many have taken this warning lightly, … Continue reading →

“Pastor, I understand that we are secure in Christ, but how would you explain 2 Corinthians 6:1-3?” “We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (For He saith, … Continue reading →

“A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four … Continue reading →

Do you think the anointing of Jesus in John 12 by Mary is the same one mentioned in Matthew 26? “There came unto Him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on His head…” … Continue reading →

Something unexpected happened as the Lord was preaching the Word in a crowded house in Capernaum (Mark. 2:2). There was noise above them. People on the roof began digging out the topcoat of clay, removing and tearing away clay tiles, … Continue reading →

“Many people believe that Saul, after his vision on the road to Damascus, began to preach Body truth. But in Galatians 1:23 the Scriptures clearly state that Saul now preached the faith which he once destroyed (Peter’s message).” As we … Continue reading →

Robert Gorham Davis was a professor of English at Columbia University. After his retirement he spent his energies writing letters to the New York Times Editorial Section. He wrote many letters, usually prompted by any favorable mention of Christian truth. … Continue reading →

“Is 1 Peter 4:5-6 Jesus telling the lost at the Great White Throne why they are condemned?” “Who shall give account to Him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. For for this cause was the gospel … Continue reading →