Keeping Things “Mended”
When Jesus called James and John to be His disciples, they were “… in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets” (Matthew 4:21). Think for a moment about fishermen “mending” their nets. The nets were a precious possession to these men. Their livelihood depended on them. Therefore, it was important to keep them […]
Who is Jesus?
A critical question for every seeker is, “Who is Jesus?” He asked of His disciples, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” in Matthew 16:13. The true answer will be found in scripture. John 17:17 says, “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” If I want the raw, unvarnished […]
We Are Not Saved by Works
“We are not saved by works — baptism is a work; therefore, we are not saved by baptism.” So reason the multitudes. It is true the Bible says we are not saved by works: “For by grace have ye ben saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. Not […]
When Is a “Miracle” Really a Miracle?
A fundraising letter from a local hospital said, “Miracles at this place are part of everyday life. Miracles that come from technology. And miracles that come from human caring. I have seen them happen.” This is an excellent example of the inaccurate use of the word “miracle” in modern usage. What this man is describing […]
