“What do you attribute the lawlessness to that currently plagues the nations?” It is a product of the mystery of iniquity, which is Satan’s plan to undermine all God-given authority. He has been effectively working behind the scenes since the days of … Continue reading →

Scripture Reading: “Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince [refute] the gainsayers.” — Titus 1:9 Satan never rests in his insatiable desire to … Continue reading →

“Why is it that you never refer to yourself as ‘Reverend’ (Rev.) or ‘The Reverend’? I must add that I totally agree with not using the title.” In the Old Testament “reverend” is an adjective referring to the One who was … Continue reading →

“Did the 12 Apostles ever start preaching the gospel of grace, or did they continue the kingdom message?” If we are to allow Scripture alone to provide the answer, as we should, then that answer must be NO! In order … Continue reading →

St. Paul’s great Epistle to the Romans has much to say about “the righteousness of God”; in fact, this is the theme of the Book of Romans. Sad to say, however, the Bible is so little read and studied of … Continue reading →

In the New Testament Scriptures the Lord Jesus Christ, by noun and pronoun is mentioned nearly seven thousand times. The same unique, supernatural story of this One, whom God, in Isaiah 9:6, calls Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince … Continue reading →

“And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled…” (Acts 24:25). Judgment to come is stated in Scripture to be one of the first “principles” of its doctrine (Heb. 6:1,2). We live in a day, however, … Continue reading →

Four of our grandchildren have a large high-spirited dog named Molly. Molly is like most dogs; she loves to eat and romp with the kids. But she also likes to roam the neighborhood, crashing through the neighbor’s flowerbeds and vegetable … Continue reading →

Call me old fashioned, but I still prefer to sing the old hymns of the faith. And for good reason: they are objective, that is, Christ is the primary object of the message. If you listen carefully, most contemporary Christian … Continue reading →

A GENTILE WOMAN IN TROUBLE (Matt. 15:21-28) Mark’s account of our Lord and the Syrophenician woman describes how Jesus had sought to conceal Himself from the public but “could not be hid” because this woman, whose daughter was being tormented … Continue reading →

What do you set as your priority as you start your day? For some it is to begin by bathing and brushing their teeth. The ladies often fix their hair and makeup. Men generally shave in the morning. Most begin … Continue reading →

In many Christian circles emotions seem to be controlling the lives and even actions of many professing Christians. A church in Lakeland, Florida, televises services where people practice what they call “holy laughter.” They literally roll on the floor while … Continue reading →

When your author first became concerned about where he’d spend eternity, he first went to his denominational pastor asking if he could tell him how to have eternal life. This pastor did not have the foggiest idea, but he vehemently … Continue reading →

After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, American men really stepped up to the plate. In great numbers, and with a strong loyalty to their country, they voluntarily reported for military duty. Our victory in WWII came … Continue reading →

While attending a Christian college to prepare for the ministry, one of my precious memories was that of several thousand students gathering for the evening meal, and collectively giving thanks to God. Giving thanks before eating is something we have … Continue reading →

The Bible teaches us about two important gardens with drastically different outcomes: the Garden of Eden (Gen. 2:8) and the Garden of Gethsemane (John 18:1). After our Lord died on the cross, His body was placed in “a garden; and … Continue reading →

There’s an old saying that says that Christians should always get their theology from the Bible and not from Christian hymns. In our day and age, we need to add that it is likewise a bad idea to get your … Continue reading →

“Can a color or an item mentioned in Scripture have more than one meaning?” A color or an item used in Scripture can carry more than one meaning. For example, leaven is often used to symbolize sin in Scripture. The … Continue reading →

“I Knew a Man” “It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.“I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or … Continue reading →

“Could you please clarify how you arrived at the conclusion that the Church, the Body of Christ, is not of the number that return with Christ at His Second Coming?” The saints who return with Christ at His Second Coming … Continue reading →

We see a number of dissimilar wordings within God’s Word. Some have seen them as contradictions in the Bible. We prefer the term “contrasts.” The main reason for these differences is that God is setting forth two separate programs (intimated … 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 →

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 →