The Standard of Truth #1
In the realm of commerce, there are standards of weights, measurement, and currency. Sixteen ounces equals a pound, 12 inches equals a foot and 100 pennies equals a dollar. Fifteen ounces do not equal a pound and 13 inches does not equal afoot. A standard is set and truthfulness does not allow for any deviation. […]
“Frenchmen” Among Us
Americans who love their country and the principles upon which it was founded have been disgusted with the actions of the French government. It has tried to thwart the United States’ efforts to liberate an oppressed people and rid the world of a vicious dictator who was working on chemical, biological, and possibly, nuclear weapons. […]
Get Out!
Have you found yourself practicing false religion and wonder what to do about it? You may be a member of the same church that your parents were — maybe not the same congregation, but the same overall church or belief system. As the years have passed, you realized things are being done that the Bible […]
“I Don’t Care What It Says”
In the course of a discussion the other day, I asked a man to read a certain chapter from the Bible and get back to me about our topic. He said he would read it, but it would not matter what it says, because he would continue in his practice anyway. He said God would […]
Can You Improve God?
Some people think they can improve God and His commands. Nadab and Abihu, who were servants of God, offered “profane fire before the Lord, which He had not commanded them.” It was “unauthorized” (ESV). Because of this decision, “fire went out from the Lord and devoured them, and they died before the Lord” (Leviticus 10:1-2). […]
To Realize …
In considering time in our world, Ephesians 5:16 teaches, “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Every Christian should be taught how to “number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). In order to help us realize just how important time is, consider the value of these different moments […]
The Kingdom Is Like a Slighted Invitation
Luke 14 contains three parables and the chapter could be titled “Parables while sitting at meat” for all three related to feasts and were given while Jesus was “sitting at meat in the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees” (Lk. 14:1). The first two of the parables were pointed, calling out the […]
“Supersizing Religion”
On February 4, 2004, an article posted on Foxnews.com declared that most Americans either watch sports or attend some kind of worship assembly every Sunday. But a growing number of “megachurches” are trying to merge the two by providing entertainment and a “motivational speech” to crowds so big they might as well be attending a […]
“Note Them”
Paul said, “Brethren, join in following my example and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern” (Philippians 3:17). We wish to notice four points from this passage. The apostles serve as a pattern to us. Paul said, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). Common sense […]
Love or Legalism?
When we insist men must adhere strictly to the commandments of God, is it love or legalism? Men say it is legalism. They say, “We should obey a Savior, not a system.” Or, “Give me the man, not a plan.” Their idea is that to admit the existence of a law by which man must […]
