“I Don’t Want to Go to Hell”
The punishment of the wicked in hell will be so terrible that Jesus said, “If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched — where ‘Their worm […]
What Is Repentance?
Inquiring sinners asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” Peter answered, “Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of our sins” (Acts 2:37-38). Repentance is an absolute requirement if a man wishes to be saved. Both John and Jesus commenced […]
The Names of Christians: “Vessel”
In 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Paul uses the term “vessel.” Having drawn the contrast between true and false teachers at some length (vss. 14-19), Paul now points to a second contrast between noble and ignoble vessels. Both will be found in the church. “But in a great house,” where a wealthy man lives, “there are not […]
Identifying the Church: The Proper Law
The law of the United States is our Constitution. Citizens of America understand that they must follow these laws or they will be punished. But the law governing the church is the Bible, the word of God. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for […]
Faces Surrounding Calvary: The Chief Priests and Scribes
As I think about the chief priests and the scribes, they remind me of our modern televangelists. They preach for their own profit, not understanding what it is that they preach. They see all the people grabbing onto the emotional atmosphere they provide and falling captive to it. The chief priests and scribes were accustomed […]
Lessons From the Churches in Revelation: Sardis
What am I giving to God? The better question is how much of myself am I giving to God? Life is all about balance, and with matters of contentment, it’s the same principle. We read passages like Philippians 4:11 that talk about learning to be content in all things, but then we read other passages […]
The Power of an Invitation
One preacher wrote a personal letter to his brethren encouraging them to invite someone to services. He said, “The more I work with people who visit services, the more I am impressed with something. Coming to worship is much easier for a newcomer who already knows someone in our church, especially someone who invited them […]
Perseverance of the Saints
Many sincere religious people believe that once a sinner has been redeemed by Christ, it is impossible for him to so sin as to fall from the grace of God and be eternally lost. It is those that those who do profess faith and then fall away were never in grace. The Bible teaches the […]
The Changing Denominations: A Change of Mission
Modern society has increasingly become conditioned to embrace the “social gospel” concept. Although the program of work varies from one “community church” to another, they all have embraced the “social gospel” concept, while demonstrating little desire to be governed by the sacred scriptures. The “social gospel” concept appeals to Luke 2:52 wherein it says Jesus […]
God Is Calling
God calls or summons or invites mankind to come to Him for eternal life. He doesn’t force mankind against their will. Jesus remarked about Himself, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, […]
