“What Is Your Reading of It?” #1
Frequently, the Lord engaged the Jews in a discussion of truth and right. On one occasion, the Bible tells us He was asked, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Lk. 10:25). Jesus responded, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” (Lk. 10:26). The man answered love God […]
“Heart-Felt Religion” is Opposed to Truth
There are many people who believe religion should be “heartfelt,” not a matter of the mind. What they mean is, there must be some mysterious inner feeling, some experience to tell you of your salvation. They may say, “I had a wonderful feeling that overwhelmed me, then I knew God had saved me.” This is […]
“If Anyone Suffer as a Baptist?”
Is there anywhere in the Bible it says, “If anyone suffers as a Baptist, let him not be ashamed?” No. Does it say, “The disciples were first called Methodists at Antioch?” Nope. Or, have you ever read where it says, “You almost persuade me to become a Pentecostal?” Never. The Bible does say, “If anyone […]
“Upon the First Day of the Week”
As the Sabbath was important in the Old Testament, so the first day of the week is an important day in the New Testament. Jesus rose from the dead on Sunday (Mk. 16:9). The Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles on Sunday (Acts 2:1-4). The Bible reveals other important facts about this day. The first […]
The First Assembly of Games
Recently a local television station ran a story about the new game room at the First Assembly of God. Evidently, they are proud to have such things, but they should be ashamed (cp. Phil. 3:18-19). Jesus shed His blood to purchase the church (Acts 20:28). Therefore, the church belongs to Him, not man. It is […]
Churches or Individuals?
Through the years, brethren caught up in institutional liberalism have claimed that church support of orphan homes is authorized by Galatians 6:10 and James 1:27. However, when these texts are examined, it is apparent both apply to individuals, not churches. Read Galatians 6:1-10. In verse 6 he is addressing the duty of individuals to teachers […]
Are There Any False Teachers?
The Bible warns of false prophets, ones who pretend to be preachers of righteousness but are actually agents of the devil. “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan, himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his […]
Infidel Believers
An oxymoron is a “rhetorical figure in which incongruous or contradictory terms are combined” (American Heritage Dictionary). “Infidel believer” is such a term. It is self-contradictory, but it does exist. Infidel believers are those who “believe” in Jesus but reject His word. Many of our religious neighbors fit into this category. They give lip service […]
The Empty Promises of Atheism
Atheism stands opposed to the Bible, God’s word (2 Tim. 3:16-17). Atheism claims the Bible is self-contradictory and harmful to man. Therefore, atheists reject it and try to get others to reject it as well. So, what does Atheism promise? Atheism promises us a world without a Creator. In such a world men give homage […]
Does Your Preacher Contend for the Faith?
Jude wrote, “Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (v. 3). The duty of a disciple of Christ is not only to believe […]