The idea of spiritual growth, or spiritual maturity, is closely related to the doctrine of sanctification. Positional sanctification takes place instantly at the time of salvation when, having placed their trust in Jesus Christ and His finished work of redemption … Continue reading →

“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13). Christ could return to catch away the Church, the Body of Christ, at the Rapture anytime, day or night. We … 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 →

“And as Jesus passed by, He saw a man which was blind from his birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, Neither hath this … Continue reading →

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Phil. 1:21). We fear that many believers today take the things of the Lord far too lightly. Of course, the concern is that at the end of their … Continue reading →

It seems as though everyone these days is looking for the perfect church. Some years ago Our Daily Bread published the following account: A man reportedly came to the British pastor, Charles H. Spurgeon, looking for the perfect church. The … Continue reading →

 (From a message given at the BBF Fall Conference, October 2019). “Harry R. Truman (October 30, 1896–May 18, 1980) was a resident of the U.S. state of Washington who lived near Mount St. Helens. He was the owner and caretaker … Continue reading →

“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the Word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so” (Acts 17:11). Why did God call the Bereans noble? Why did … Continue reading →

As we plow through mountains of correspondence here at the Berean Bible Society, there is often a recurring theme. Of late, many have been inquiring as to whether or not the Body of Christ is the Bride of Christ. We … Continue reading →

How often, in our efforts to “stand” for the truth and “withstand” error, we have been taken to task with the use of such Scripture passages as “Judge not, that ye be not judged” (Matt. 7:1) and “the servant of … Continue reading →

Most of the time our grandchildren greet us willingly with hugs and kisses. However, every so often, they stubbornly withhold these expressions of affection. Especially when leaving for the day, the parents of our grandkids usually make them say goodbye … Continue reading →

Years ago I dabbled in carving Scripture verses into parcels of wood. I took a number of these plaques to family camp to sell at a modest price. Along with many references from Paul’s epistles, I had several key Old … Continue reading →

My father had a good friend and neighbor, named Clarence, with whom he grew up.  The friendship was so strong that this man served as his best man during the wedding of my mother and father. Clarence also had a … Continue reading →

Many people have silly standards by which they decide whether someone loves them. As children, many of us plucked petals from a flower saying, “He loves me, he loves me not” and hoped for the right answer. Cher once sang … Continue reading →

During a Sunday morning service, we had a dear saint stand and do something that made us cringe. Unfortunately, while expressing thanks for the preciousness of rightly dividing the Word of God, he compared us to a denomination, saying how … Continue reading →

“I really don’t know what to make of these phrases: ‘Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us’ (3:13); ‘we were kept under the law’ (3:23); ‘the law was our schoolmaster’ (3:24); … Continue reading →

Under grace, the believer’s life is not about keeping the law. Instead, for members of the Church, the Body of Christ, life is lived in a personal relationship with our living Head, Jesus Christ, and in the freedom we have … Continue reading →

When the Apostle Paul wrote about our state after the Rapture in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, he said, “so shall we ever be with the Lord.” Some people have asked if this statement means that the Body of Christ will return … Continue reading →

“Could you address the subject of fasting during the Church age?” As the Gentile church at Antioch prepared to send Paul and Barnabas on their first apostolic journey, Luke records: “And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their … 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 →