Is the Bible Relevant? #1
I have always found it interesting that over 80% want to go to heaven but only about 60% or less believe the Bible is relevant. Even fewer people read the Bible once a year or less. Yet the Bible is the pathway to heaven (Psalm 119:105), but people believe it is irrelevant for a variety […]
“Infallible Proofs”
We are told in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 that Paul received the inspired word that Christ died for our sins, and then was buried, and that He rose again on the third day. This was just one of the many times that Paul had to make this argument that Christ was and is still today a […]
The Authority of God’s Silence
I vividly remember when, at the age of eleven, I learned a valuable lesson on authority. My father gave me some money and instructed me to purchase a loaf of bread at the local grocery store. He specified bread, and mentioned nothing else. When purchasing the bread, I decided to take the leftover change and […]
A Denominational Dilemma
Why do denominations offer so many social, recreational and entertainment activities? They did not get it from the Bible. No command is given to churches to provide these activities. In fact, they are condemned (1 Cor. 11:22, 34). No church in the New Testament engaged in these activities. Rather, they were busy spreading the soul-saving […]
To Alexander From Asthenes
Dear Alexander, May the grace of our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ be with you always. I write to you with great love and respect. Your work in the Lord is well known by me and many others, and we appreciate all you have done. I thank you for being there when my sister-in-law […]
The Days of Joshua 6
After Israel crossed the Jordan and was ready to attack the city of Jericho, the Lord commanded Joshua on how to proceed. The text says, “Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in. And the Lord said to Joshua: ‘See! I have given Jericho […]
Cedar Paneling in the Ark
It is claimed that instrumental music facilitates singing the same as a pitch pipe, songbooks, or song leader. Instruments are supposed to “facilitate” singing by keeping the people in tune and on time. Therefore, instruments are expedient just like a songbook or pitch pipe. This reasoning is flawed. Instrumental music changes the command of musical […]
The Reconciliation of the Lord
Hosea is most known for his marriage to a prostitute, Gomer, and the birth of three children: Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, and Lo-Ammi. The marriage and children are symbolic portrayals of the lack of faithfulness that Israel has to God. Playing off of this, Israel’s spiritual condition is described by no fewer than fifteen words for sin […]
The High Court Still Condemns Sodomy
No, not the nine people who wear black robes and sit on a bench in Washington, D.C. They recently overturned a Texas law that criminalized homosexual behavior. Rather, the true high court that is in heaven with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit on the “bench,” still condemns sodomy. The high court condemns homosexual behavior […]
You’re Too Harsh
Sometimes, a gospel preacher will hear, “You’re too harsh.” This is said in response to a pointed lesson on denominational error, immorality, or unfaithful brethren. It is said because men object to exposing the unfruitful works of darkness. The objector might call upon the preacher to be more like Christ. We agree with this statement, […]