“Someone pointed out to me that the word ‘virgin’ in Isaiah 7:14 is the Hebrew word ‘almah’ meaning, ‘a young woman’—in other words, a ‘young woman’ who may or may not be a virgin. I am a firm believer in … Continue reading →

“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord” (Psa. 27:14). The half-joking prayer, “Lord, I need patience, and I need it RIGHT NOW,” isn’t too far removed from … Continue reading →

I heard something over the radio a few weeks ago, the like of which I’ve never heard before — and certainly never want to hear again. I heard the last words of the pilot on No. 214, a big jet … Continue reading →

One person can always make a difference. By one vote Texas was added to the union, Andrew Johnson was saved from impeachment, and Adolf Hitler gained power over the Nazi party. In the spiritual realm, one person has frequently made … Continue reading →

“What is of predominant importance in your teachings, the gospel message or dispensational message? And which message brings salvation?” This question is often asked of us by those who feel we are causing division through our teaching of doctrine. But … Continue reading →

“Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful” (1 Cor. 4:1-2). Earlier in this letter Paul … Continue reading →

“There once was a preacher who was at a dinner and was asked to get up and give a short, 10-minute talk. Well, we all know the dangers involved in asking a preacher to give a short talk. Anyway, after … Continue reading →

“THEN THE ELEVEN DISCIPLES WENT AWAY INTO GALILEE” “GO YE THEREFORE, AND TEACH (DISCIPLE) ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM IN (INTO OR UNTO) THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY GHOST: TEACHING THEM TO OBSERVE ALL … Continue reading →

To the unbiased believer of the Word of God, there is overwhelming proof that the secret of God’s eternal purpose and of His good news to man was first communicated by revelation to the Apostle Paul, that he in turn … Continue reading →

(From a message given September 30, 2006, at Berean Grace Church in Genoa City, Wisconsin) “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: “By whom also we have access by faith into this … Continue reading →

In his song entitled “Unanswered Prayers,” country singer Garth Brooks refers to God as “the Man upstairs.” Similar phrases referring to Almighty God include: the Big Man, my Co-pilot, my Homeboy, my Golf-buddy, or simply JC. The user may not … Continue reading →

It is more prevalent than one might think to hear people say, “I’m so blessed.” By looking at the volume of instances in social media, it seems that even lost people are using this phrase. However, there are many instances … Continue reading →

One member of a family is often outspoken and bombastic. She goes out of her way to be offensive, rude, disrespectful, and defiant. She is constantly posting what even she calls “controversial” things on Facebook. Then she verbally attacks anyone … Continue reading →

When in high school, from the first day I went out for a sport, I made up my mind I was going to give it my absolute best effort. It didn’t matter if some on the team slacked off when … Continue reading →

A believer new to an assembly had a clear testimony of salvation, embraced the grace message, and was regular in attendance. The elders didn’t give it much thought when he set up a table promoting tapes and literature from other … Continue reading →

John 17:1-26 is the longest recorded prayer of Christ in Scripture. During His earthly ministry, Christ frequently prayed to the Father (Matt. 11:25-26; 14:19,23; Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12; John 11:41-42), but very little of the content of those prayers is … Continue reading →

“What is of predominant importance in your teachings, the gospel message or dispensational message? And which message brings salvation?” This question is often asked of us by those who feel we are causing division through our teaching of doctrine. But … Continue reading →

“Some years ago, an energetic young man began as a clerk in a hardware store. Like many old-time hardware stores, the inventory included thousands of dollars worth of items that were obsolete or seldom called for by customers. The young … Continue reading →

I was recently at a doctor’s appointment when he began to ask questions about the Bible. He knew I was a pastor and the editor of a Christian magazine. His background was from a prominent religious denomination. The conversation eventually … 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 →

“And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus” (Acts 4:36). The birth name of Paul’s co-worker, Barnabas, was Joses, or Joseph. His parents … Continue reading →

The history and future of man is the story of restoration. The Bible makes this plain for all who would like to know the past and wish to know the future. From the onset of sin, God announced a plan … Continue reading →

“O Lord our Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth! who hast set Thy glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast Thou ordained strength…” (Psa. 8:1-2). After praising God’s excellence on … Continue reading →