“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free… If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (John 8:32,36). The true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ enjoys glorious liberty, and … Continue reading →

Scripture Reading: “And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry.” — Ephesians 4:11-13 Paul warns us about those who, whether … Continue reading →

The early part of my Christian experience was closely identified with a denominational church that held dogmatically to the Acts 2 position. They were resting comfortably on the bed of tradition, and used its covers as security blankets to insulate … Continue reading →

“And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.“And Elisha saw … Continue reading →

“What is penance? Is it addressed in Scripture, and does it have a place in the life of a person in the Body of Christ?” The word penance is only found in two versions of the Bible: the NLT, a … Continue reading →

If we were to choose a model of leadership from the Old Testament, the honor would probably go to Nehemiah, who was the cupbearer of the Persian King Artaxerxes. The cupbearer essentially tasted all the food and drink before it … Continue reading →

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31). On any given Sunday morning it is fairly common for someone to slip into a worship service who has yet to trust Christ. We sometimes assume those … 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 →

My oldest daughter loves to remind me of an incident during her senior year of high school. On a cross-country trip, she was driving and I was navigating. As we went through Memphis, Tennessee, I was reading the map; and … Continue reading →

This oath is repeated in courtrooms: “Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?” Oaths like this may go back as far as the Roman Empire. Truthful testimony, … Continue reading →

We have friends who have two beautiful daughters. While their girls were still at home and playing sports, we attended one of their games. Like the other parents who had kids on the team, our friends were yelling out constant … Continue reading →

In 1969, Paul Newman and Robert Redford starred in the movie, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The film is based on a band of train robbers led by Butch and Sundance. The Union Pacific hired a renowned group, the … Continue reading →

If you have children, or grandchildren, your house has become a warehouse for childish things. Diapers, bottles, swings, walkers, and lots of toys clutter your home. As they grow and mature, they graduate to different levels of paraphernalia and toys. … 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 →