Should We Identify the False Teacher?
There are lots of brethren who are uncomfortable with preachers naming false teachers in sermons or articles. The argument goes that publicly naming false teachers should be limited to only the apostles or inspired men. They say we should focus on the doctrine and avoid the false teacher’s name. They tell us that we promote […]
“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 […]
Convert or Die?
A new computer game, called Left Behind: Eternal Forces, inspired by a series of fictional Christian novels that have sold 60 million copies since they came out ten years ago, is causing quite a stir. The series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins is based on their false interpretation of Revelation and takes place after […]
Forming Values in the Home
Can we have happy homes? This is a question that is being asked quite frequently in our day. Because of the constant attacks of a liberal society, many parents have given up in frustration on ever having a happy home. I personally believe that happy homes are attainable if we are willing to pay the […]
More Than Conquerors
If you were asked to pinpoint a chapter in the Bible that truly encourages you, what would it be? If I had to choose, I would recommend Romans 8. There is so much in this one chapter that can lift you up when you feel defeated. It’s been said numerous times, but only because of […]
Accountability for Sin
One of the more popular teachings, attributed to Jesus, is that of immediate “unconditional forgiveness” of those who have sinned against us. It is held forth as the epitome of “Christian love.” It is heralded as the Christ-like thing to do for our own sakes — to ease our own burden. Little is said about […]
Why Am I Still Holding On?
Life is full of times where letting go of the past is the only way to move forward. Christians understand this almost more than anybody as we’ve all had to make the decision to let go of our former lives, most times also having to let go of family and friends in order to follow […]
