Who Are the “They”?
Sometimes there are passages of scripture that one just cannot understand with a first glance. Peter described some of Paul’s writings in this way: “… in which some things are hard to understand …” (2 Peter 3:16). We must always study the scriptures in a careful and thorough way, keeping an open mind, and heeding […]
Who Is the Antichrist?
With a term of endearment (“little children”) that is a favorite of John’s, he warns them about a problem that was very real in his day (1 John 2:18). John is the only writer of the New Testament who uses the term “antichrist,” and he uses the term just five times (1 John 2:18, twice; […]
A Note From a “Minister of Music”
The following article, written by Tom Lawson, reflects the point of view of someone who likes and uses instrumental music to worship God: I am a part of the Independent Christian Church segment of the Restoration Movement. I only share that so my criticisms of instrumental music might be heard from my perspective. I would […]
Bible Classes and Women Teachers
In the quest for truth on any religious matter, there must be an appeal made to the New Testament for authorization by God. Colossians 3:17 clearly spells out this need: “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by […]
Sabbath Controversy
The Jews had many issues with Jesus. His disciples ate with unwashed hands and ignored the “tradition of the elders” (Mt. 15:1-2). He accepted invitations of tax collectors to enter their homes and to eat with them. His parables were pointed and hard to misunderstand the thrust of their teaching. He called them out on […]
How Many Persons Are in the Godhead? #1
Oneness Pentecostals claim that the Godhead (the state of being God) consists of only one person who has simply manifested Himself in various ways and with different identities (as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit). What does the Bible teach about the composition of the Godhead? The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are […]
Denominationalism Is Against Unity
Jesus said in John 17:20-22, “Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast […]
Denominationalism Is Against Nature
Jesus said in Luke 8:11, “The seed is the word of God.” Because the seed is God’s word, it is imperative that it is sown. In fact, as the parable continues in Luke 8, Jesus pointed out four different types of soil. We hope that all the readers of this article will be good soil! […]
Married “In the Lord”
“The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband is dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 7:39). Because of an imperfect understanding of the circumstances of writing, sometimes passages give us trouble when trying to […]
“… Does Not Bear The Sword In Vain …”
“… But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath …” Romans 13:4 It is essential to recognize the divine authority vested in those who uphold justice, as they act as instruments of God’s will. In the midst […]