God’s Determinate Counsel and Foreknowledge
At the conclusion of Paul’s thesis regarding the equal status of the Jew and Greek in God through Christ, he wrote, “O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and his ways past tracing out! For who hath know the mind of the […]
Church-Funded Orphans’ Home
The issue of church-funded orphans’ homes has been disastrous to the Lord’s church. This issue divided churches during the 1950s and still needs to be addressed today. Many times Christians do not know the issues that the church has overcome in the past. If we do not address this issue now, a time of division […]
The Basics of Buddhism #2
In a previous post, we looked at some of the basics of Buddhism, including a brief history and some of its major tenants. We are going to continue this series by comparing the beliefs of Buddhism to the Bible. First, the essence and personage of God. Buddhism denies the existence of a personal God. It […]
A Man Approved of God
Acts 2:22 says, “Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, even as ye yourselves know”. With these words Peter began his main subject to the crowd gathered on […]
Careful With the Word “Miracle”
I see increasing numbers of references among disciples of Christ referring to events in their lives as miraculous, or even asking for a miracle. Perhaps it’s time for a reminder that we don’t live in the miraculous age. That fact almost used to be taken for granted in congregations I know, and perhaps for that […]
In the Last Days
Isaiah spoke a lot of the Messiah, particularly His coming kingdom and reign on the throne of that kingdom. The prophet wrote, “It shall come to pass in the last days that the mountain of Jehovah’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains and exalted above the hills and all nations shall […]
The Folly of Idolatry #2
In our last post, we examined idolatry in the Old Testament. In New Testament times, idolatry was a common practice among Gentiles. But Greek and Roman mythology was just as outrageous as what we discussed in the Old Testament and we will now look at some examples. Pan, who was worshipped in the region of […]
Jewish Feasts and Festivals #2
In the last post we introduced our study by examining some background concerning the Jewish calendar and then examined the Sabbath. We now turn our attention to the new moon observance and the seven yearly festivals in Jewish life. The Sabbath and new moon were the only two observances that occurred more than once a […]
“This Is That”
Acts 2:16-18 says, “… but this is that which hath been spoken through the prophet Joel: and it shall be in the last days, saith God that I will pour forth of my Spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy and your young men shall see visions, and your old […]
“Tarry Ye in the City …”
Luke 24:49 says, “And behold, I send forth the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city, until ye be clothed with power from on high”. These were Jesus’ words during the forty days after His resurrection but before His ascension to His Father. These days were spent by Him instructing […]