The Little Word “Except”
The word “except” (ĕan, also translated “unless” and “if”) is a conditional particle. It presents a condition which must be met to bring about its explicitly stated or necessarily implied effect. If the condition is met, then the result occurs. For example, Jesus said, “For I say to you, that unless (ĕan, except, ASV) your […]
Acceptable Worship to God
The Samaritan woman’s interview with Jesus brought enlightenment to her, her fellow-Samaritans, and to countless multitudes when John recorded the exchange she had with the Master (John 4). The woman came to the well for water and received information of living water which would always quench her thirst. Perceiving Jesus to be a prophet, she […]
Must a Christian Attend Every Service?
Every assembly should be considered important to the Christian. Perhaps we have emphasized being in the assemblies so much that we have not come to appreciate what takes place in those assemblies (John 4:23-24; Acts 20:6-7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-34; Colossians 3:17; 2 John 9-10)? If we, like David in Psalm 122:1, had the attitude, “I […]
When in Sickness, Sorrow, or Sin
In life we face man challenges and trials. We experience physical illnesses and ailments (Matt. 8:14). We suffer the loss of friends and family, both physically and spiritually (Jn. 11:32-35; 2 Tim. 4:10). We rebel against God and/or stumble into transgressions (Rom. 3:23; 1 Jn. 1:10). When in sickness, sorrow, or sin, we need help. […]