“When is the sun replaced by the light of God’s glory on the new earth?” “And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did light it, … Continue reading →

Why do missionaries leave their families and native country to labor in distant lands?  Why do Christian workers (teachers, secretaries, etc.) labor in ministries instead of working in higher paying positions in the world?  Why do most believers cheerfully give … Continue reading →

Many people fear that they will never reach heaven. Some try not to think about it, while others struggle to “be good,” hoping that they will finally “make it.” Very few, comparatively, are sure of heaven. The real pity is … Continue reading →

God tells us in His Word that believers are “justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 3:24). The word “freely,” here, does not mean “without cost,” but “without cause.” The same original word … Continue reading →

“I believe that all believing Old Testament and Pentecostal assembly (church) believers are ‘in Christ,’ but are not in the Body of Christ and will not be included in the Rapture, but will be resurrected in Revelation 20:4. Am I … Continue reading →

(The following is the latest installment in our 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 … 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 →

A man in his early 50’s had worked for decades in New York City. His girlfriend had been killed on the streets, and he had been severely mugged several times. These events brought on a nervous breakdown. With little financial … Continue reading →

On December 2, 2002, Enron declared bankruptcy, plunging thousands of employees and investors into financial ruin. Enron was founded as a Houston pipeline company, but morphed into a brokerage that traded energy commodities. To hide an unhealthy debt ratio, the … Continue reading →

It has become commonplace for fans to scream and cry uncontrollably when meeting a celebrity or an accomplished athlete. It was true when the Beatles were at the height of their career. It has since only become more widespread and … Continue reading →

During the English Civil War in the 1650’s, King Charles I was captured, imprisoned, and put to death. His son, Charles II, narrowly escaped his own capture and execution by disguising himself and fleeing to the European continent. While in … Continue reading →

There is something very special and exciting about things that are new. When you get a car from the factory, it has that new car smell and everything is pristinely clean. When new carpet is installed, it has that new … Continue reading →

Pastor A. W. Tozer (1897-1963) wrote the following: “Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to … 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 →