“All Flesh is Grass”
Peter wrote, “Because All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, And its flower falls away, But the word of the Lord endures forever. Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you” (1 Peter 1:24-25). Since the word […]
A Question About the Kingdom Answered
A young preacher from Africa forwarded the following request to me: “Give more details between Psalm 45:6-7 and 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 in accordance to the longevity of Jesus’ rule/kingdom.” Psalms 45:6-7 reads, “Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever and the sceptre is equity of the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness […]
When Controversy Comes
I don’t know many people who enjoy controversy, strife, or conflict. In fact, to promote strife is sinful (Proverbs 6:16, 19). But on the other hand, to run from it when the truth and souls are involved is also sinful (Galatians 2:11). Whether we like it or not, religious controversy exists not only among saints, […]
Does Everything Happen for a Reason?
Based on how often we hear the expression “Everything happens for a reason,” you would think the answer to our title would be a definite “yes”. Some time back, while watching a professional football player on TV being interviewed, and in commenting on his team’s loss, he remarked, “I know everything happens for a reason.” And […]
