What can a living Christian do to help their loved one who is dead and did not known the Lord? There is nothing that a living Christian can do to help a dead relative to come to know the Lord. The Bible teaches that judgment comes after all men die (Hebrews 9:27) and that it […]
A few years ago, the late brother Guy N. Woods told a story about a minister who called for the removal of the Bible from his congregation for a period of six months. Recently, I received an e-mail in which the writer expressed the view that the public reading of the scripture was boring and […]
Please comment on John 9:31 The context for this statement begins in chapter 9:1. Jesus was passing by a man who was blind. He disciples asked Him why this man was born blind. Jesus said it was so that the power of God could be shown. After this man is healed, he is taken before […]
Are you saved? “Well, of course I am saved.” If this answer flashed immediately into your mind when you saw this question, then you may want to continue to read this. The Bible teaches that there are some people who think they are saved, but in actuality they are not saved. In fact, did you […]
Today as I was heading back to the church building, I saw, on the side of the road, an alligator snapping turtle. The Bass Pro Shops both in Springfield and in Dallas have very large ones on display, but this was the first time I had seen one in the wild. They are indigenous to […]
As you know, there are several different kinds of baptisms discussed within the New Testament. Matthew 3:11 mentions three: baptism of water, baptism of the Holy Spirit, and baptism of fire. John the baptizer says, “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes […]
We hear a lot today about identity theft. Unscrupulous fellows have found ways to discover the social security numbers, addresses, names, dates of birth, and other information related to one’s identity and used such things for nefarious purposes. In some cases individuals have become indebted overnight for cars, motor homes, and real estate because they […]
On one occasion when Paul was preaching the gospel in the city of Ephesus, a certain group of vagabonds sought to emulate Paul by taking it upon themselves to cast out a demon. When these men sought to do such, the evil spirit turned on them and said, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; […]
Is it ever appropriate for a Christian to bring a lawsuit against someone for defamation of character? While the Bible doesn’t comment specifically on the issue of bringing a lawsuit for defamation of character, it does have some other principles which I think will answer your question. First, the Bible teaches that Christians are NEVER […]
In Matthew 28:18-20, we read: “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19″Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20″teaching them to observe […]
I have a very tough question. I have been a member of the Lord’s Church for a few years, and once people find out, the first question they ask is “Why does the church of Christ think they are the only ones going to heaven and not the denominational churches?” I think they ask this […]
This past Thursday evening, (April 1st 2004) we went to the Berryville Community Center and watched a high school choir production of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale, “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” You may be familiar with the story. An emperor is more concerned with his own vanities than he is with the affairs of his […]
The trip to De Leon, Texas was productive on a number of levels. I had a wonderful opportunity to spend time with my grandmother both going to De Leon and on the return trip. She lives in Graham, Texas, just south of Wichita Falls. My grandmother
Let no one think this is a blanket condemnation of motorcycles. It is not. Illustrations from life and personal experiences, however, sometimes can be helpful in understanding principles. When I was seven or eight years old, my oldest sister married a long, tall, thin drink of water named “Jack.” Jack loved motorcycles. He owned the […]
How can God justly put man’s sin upon an innocent victim? There are only two ways in which God can justly put a man’s sin upon an innocent victim. First, God may do such when the victim has no moral value. This was the case under the Old Covenant when God commanded animal sacrifices be […]
Wrath of God — Bible Lesson by Kevin Cauley on God’s wrath. The Lesson points out God’s righteousness and man’s culpability when it comes to the wrath of God.
Many are familiar with the argument that has been presented in favor of the personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit from Acts 2:41. This verse states, “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.” It is pointed out that these three […]
Recently I had opportunity to visit the house of an atheist. On one of his end tables were some papers that caught my attention because the title contained “God.” It was, however, an effort by someone to prove that God does not exist. It had originally been published in one of the major newspapers as […]
One can hardly begin thinking about the faith of Moses without considering the inspired penman’s comments in Hebrews 11:23-28. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment. By faith Moses, when he […]
(The following article is based on a letter written to a person who asked for help on how to escape the addiction of pornography. I am not a certified counselor nor a psychologist. Individuals with serious addiction problems may need to get professional help. However, the following information is provided as steps that an individual […]