The Truth About Tongues
Pentecostals claim to speak in tongues like people in the Bible. They say all believers must speak in “tongues” to know they are saved. However, when examined in light of the Bible, Pentecostal “tongues” are found to be babble. The “tongue-speaking” done by Pentecostals is indiscernible gibberish. No sense can be made from it. Bible […]
13 Reasons to Believe the Bible
I don’t want anyone’s faith to be blind faith, and neither did the Bible writers. Peter said, “For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty” (2 Peter 1:16). The Word of God places some […]
To an Unknown God
The Berean Jews in Acts 17:11 were a rare exception to those Paul ordinarily spoke with on his journeys. He always went first to Jewish synagogues as he traveled and spoke to them for such was God’s commands: “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto […]
Forwarding Error
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, have you read through and thought hard about what you are so quickly forwarding on to others? We face difficult challenges in this “New Age” of electronic communication. Instant messages fly around the world in a matter of seconds. If we have to wait a minute we are outraged […]
The Noble Bereans
After the midnight earthquake and the early morning conversion of the jailer and his household, Paul and Silas were returned to the prison for their dismissal by the authorities (Acts 16:35-40). Early that day authorities sent word to the jailer to release Paul and Silas which news was conveyed to Paul. But the rulers had […]
Foolish and Slow of Heart
Two disciples were walking on the road to Emmaus discussing the recent events in Jerusalem, when Jesus said, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?” (Lk. 24:25-26). This rebuke can rightly […]
God Fills Our Needs
Acts 15:40-41 records the beginning of Paul’s second journey. Barnabas and Mark would return to Cyprus to strengthen and edify brethren there (something Barnabas excelled in for his name “Barnabas” was given him by the apostles because of his character — Barnabas means “son of exhortation”). Paul chose Silas to accompany him on his journey […]
“Flawed” Standards
“Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. And Nathanael said unto him, Can any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see” (John 1:45f). Nathanael had a low estimation […]
The Issue of Circumcision and Keeping of the Law
The acceptance of the Gentiles into the church did not occur without controversy. Peter was censored for entering into Cornelius’ house and preaching to him (Acts 11:1-3). Judaizing teachers sought to bind circumcision and the law upon Gentile Christians in Antioch. Acts 15 tells how this issue was carried to Jerusalem and was settled. Peter […]
Fence Straddler or Truth Stander?
Good articles have been written on identifying marks of liberal preachers. But what about brethren who try to hold hands with the faithful and with false teachers? What about those who “straddle the fence” and fellowship both? There are many people who would not agree with some brethren’s conclusions on Romans 14, fellowship, and false […]