Water Fountains and Soccer Fields

The Bible does not state that Noah used hammers, saws, and axes in the construction of the ark. However, these instruments were authorized by the command, “Make yourself an ark of gopherwood” (Genesis 6:14). Without the instruction to build the ark, the tools would have been unauthorized. The Bible does not mention church buildings per […]

The Kingdom Is Like Wheat and Tares

The parable of the wheat and tares, unlike other parables in this group of seven about the kingdom, is found only in Matthew 13. It is one of the three parables Jesus gave on this occasion of which He offered an explanation. It is unique in that this parable is the only one of the […]

The Rule of the Peace of Christ

“And let the peace of Christ rule in y our hearts to the which also ye were called in one body, and be ye thankful” (Col. 3:15). Jesus is called the “Prince of Peace” in Isaiah 9:6. He was a man of peace and so must be His disciples. We are commanded “Be at peace […]