“March Madness” Crowns Its First Champion
The University of Oregon defeated Ohio State University 46-33 on March 27, 1939 to win the first-ever NCAA men’s basketball tournament. “March Madness,” as the tournament became known, has grown exponentially in size and popularity since 1939. The tournament breaks into four regions of 16 teams. The winning teams from those regions comprise the Final […]
A Different Approach to Social Drinking
Full disclosure: I believe the Bible teaches that it is a sin to drink alcohol socially. I mean by that the use of alcohol in social situations such as dinners, banquets, and parties, is a sinful use of alcohol. As such a Christian should not imbibe. I believe that an understanding of the English translations […]
“What He Hath Seen and Heard”
Jn. 3:31-36 is a section which is viewed by some as the comments of John the apostle while others consider it to be the comments of John the baptizer. John the baptizer contrasts Jesus with himself. Jesus was from above and above all. He spoke of heavenly things. John was of the earth and spoke […]
“Be Not Deceived …”
The apostle Paul wrote three times in two letters warning brethren to “be not deceived.” “Deceived” means “to be led into error.” This article will quickly appraise three different ways in which we should not be deceived or led away. Be Not Deceived About Condemning Effects of Evil In 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Paul wrote, “Know […]
