What Are the Scriptures?

In the New Testament the words “scripture” or “scriptures” are most often translated from the Greek, graphe; a word which denoted “a drawing, painting; then a writing” (Expository Dictionary Of New Testament Words, W. E. Vine). In the New Testament, the word “scripture” is used only to refer to sacred writings — writings which came […]

Two Men View Strictness

Two men determine to obey the scriptures strictly. Neither wants to turn “to the right hand or to the left,” even in the least of matters. But the attitudes behind the determination of these two men vary tremendously. The first man views strictness in obeying God’s law as the primary means of salvation. While he […]

Knowing God

In Psalm 123, the author expresses the importance of one’s attitude towards God: “Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the heavens. Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, So our eyes […]

John’s Witness of Jesus

The birth of John the Baptist is recorded in extensive detail in Luke 1-2. Like Samuel of old, John’s birth came to a formerly barren woman whose womb was opened in response to fervent prayer (1 Sam. 1:10-11; Lk. 1:13). Both were destined to have tremendous influence among their people. John the Baptist witnessed of himself, […]

When Was Cornelius Saved?

There is so much confusion regarding the Holy Spirit among religious people. The best approach anyone can take is to go back to the Bible and see what it says. Cornelius will help us to better understand the work of the Holy Spirit. Several important details are given about the Samaritans in Acts 8:12-17. Notice […]

A Religion With Sight

In the 17th Century, a French statistician named Blaise Pascal wrote a theory called “Pascal’s Wager,” in which he tried to debate the consequences of believing or disbelieving in a God that did or did not exist. Although Pascal was himself a religious person, he took as objective a stance as he could in dealing […]

A Familiar Salvation

When considering the book of Acts, one of the most well-known events discussed is the sermon in chapter two brought by the Apostle Peter. This sermon is more than noteworthy due to it being the first gospel sermon in the New Testament, and from that one sermon, 3,000 people were saved! However, there is another […]

Bible Words

I am reminded often of how many times visitors to our assemblies if they do not have a grounding in the scriptures, hear words that are foreign to them. If we do not explain them, it leaves a full understanding of the gospel out of reach to far too many people. The following are several […]

Truths About Calvary

Christ said, “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me” (John 12:32). He spoke these words about Calvary a few days before His crucifixion, and there are three important truths to be noted from the verse. The Requirement of Calvary “If I am lifted up from the […]

Every Man’s Work

In 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, Paul told the Corinthians that Jesus is the foundation and no one can add to the foundation. Also, Paul is telling the brethren that it is possible to build on the foundation. Brethren can build with different materials; i.e. gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, and straw. The work that a […]