Thinking Of Men Above What Is Written
The Corinthian church was deeply troubled when Paul wrote the letter of 1 Corinthians. Members of the church harbored sin, sued each other, abused gifts of the Spirit and doubted the resurrection (1 Corinthians 5, 6, 14, 15). Too, Paul addressed their excessive esteem for men, that is, they were lining up behind certain men […]
A New Year’s Resolution
I have decided to listen to my critics. At various times I have been told to stop attacking denominations in our newspaper articles, quit naming them from the pulpit and use fewer scriptures in my sermons. Even though the Lord and His apostles and prophets sought to destroy everything that exalted itself against God, I […]
Indictments of the Social Gospel
Churches today love the attraction of the “social gospel.” It is a philosophy of church growth which is designed to appeal to the outward necessities with the hope of teaching the inward necessities. In common business language, one would call this a “bait and switch” tactic. The purpose of this article is to examine five […]
Indianapolis Baptist Temple Seized
On February 13, 2001, the U.S. Marshal service seized the Indianapolis Baptist Temple for a $6 million tax debt. The debt is a result of the “Temple” not paying payroll and Social Security taxes on its employees since 1984. The “Temple’s” position is that God’s laws govern the church, not a man-made government’s law, and […]
“I Believe God”
Luke recorded in Acts 27:25, “Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even so as it hath been spoken unto me”. These were Paul’s words which he spoke to fellow-passengers after they had spent several days tossed to and fro on the Adriatic Sea. Most passengers had lost […]
“If They Shall Fall Away …”
God, in His infinite wisdom, provided the scriptures for mankind written in a language perfectly suited for the message of redemption. It is certainly worth the Bible student’s time to carefully investigate key Greek phrases in the scriptures, and this article will examine the phrase found in Hebrews 6:4-6. Its structure used in the Greek […]
If Jesus Failed to Establish His Kingdom …
Then there are no citizens of that kingdom. Yet, the Bible says, “He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love” (Colossians 1:13). Then no one has been born again, because Jesus said when one is born again, he enters the kingdom (John […]
Pope Approves Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
Since 2013, Pope Francis has worked to open the Church to the LGBTQ+ community. For instance, in November 2023, the Vatican said it is permissible under certain circumstances for trans people to be baptized as Catholics and serve as godparents. The Vatican announced on Monday, December 18, 2023 that Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex […]
God’s Assurance to Paul
How forlorn Paul must have felt after he had preached about his conversion to his nation and they utterly rejected his message (Acts 22:1-21). God had warned Paul years earlier when he wanted to preach to his people that they would not receive his testimony, and twenty-five or so years later, their attitude still had […]
Polygamy and the FLDS
No one knew when the Yearning For Zion Ranch, a compound in Eldorado, Texas, populated by members of the Fundamental Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints under the leadership of their prophet, Warren Jeffs, was raided in 2008 that one of the nation’s largest polygamy groups would be uncovered. DNA tests were run […]