Homosexual Rights
The debate several years ago over Phil Robertson’s remarks (from “Duck Dynasty” fame) regarding homosexuality, the Utah State Supreme Court striking down a voter-approved same-sex marriage ban, and the Boy Scouts of America accepting openly gay youth (which began on January 1st) pointedly and decisively shows Christians that the issue of same-sex marriage will ever […]
Church Sign Sparks Debate
St. John’s Anglican Church in Niagara Falls, Ontario stirred quite a debate when it placed this controversial text on its outdoor sign: “Jesus had two dads and he turned out just fine!” There is sufficient evidence in the New Testament demonstrating that as time passes, evil will get worse (2 Thessalonians 2:3-12; 1 Timothy 4:1-3; […]
“Broken Cisterns”
Jeremiah 2:13 says, “For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.” The “broken cisterns” were idols, which, when the Israelites followed them, pulled the people away from God. They never gave up their idols and […]
Introduction to the Gospel of John
The gospel of John is the last of four accounts of the Lord’s life. It is called “the gospel of John,” not because it is distinct from the other accounts but because it is the personal testimony of John of what he saw, heard and experienced. It is identified in our Bibles as the gospel […]
Lying Wonders
What does the Bible say about lying wonders, deceptive signs, and pseudo miracles? These three are often presented as proofs of a false system of religion, but are they? Signs and wonders were sometimes produced by the proponents of pagan idolatry (Deuteronomy 13:1-5). Followers of corrupted forms of Christianity claim to perform many miracles, and […]
“He That Committeth Sin”
“He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8). God, in His infinite wisdom, provided the scriptures for mankind written in a language perfectly suited for the message […]
It May Be Closer Than You Think
Several years ago, a family-owned bakery, under investigation for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a lesbian couple, was forced to close its doors after a vicious boycott by militant homosexual activists. Sweet Cakes By Melissa posted a message on its Facebook page alerting customers that their Gresham, Oregon retail store would be shut […]
Religious Controversy
No one I know enjoys controversy or strife. In fact, promoting controversy is wrong (Proverbs 6:16-19). However, most brethren do not realize that to run from controversy when truth and souls are involved is also sinful. Galatians 2:11 says, “But when Peter came to Antioch, I withstood him to the face because he was to […]
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs or Other Music?
All acceptable worship to God must be reverent, sincere, and according to the instruction of God. Our singing is a part of that worship and must fulfill those requirements. Thus, our focus in the song must be on expressing praise and honor to God from a sincere and humble heart so as to please Him. […]
Just One Reason for Divorce?
One of the greatest controversial subjects concerning members of the Lord’s church is divorce. What are scriptural grounds for divorce? There are many viewpoints but only one will stand in the judgment, the one of which Jesus spoke. So what did Jesus say? We will now see. In Matthew 19 the Pharisees came to Jesus […]