In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Paul encourages us, “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” In this year of our Lord, 2005 (as in all other years), we as Christians should be extremely thankful for the blessings that flow from God’s bountiful hand (Ephesians 1:3; James […]
Over the years, many sincere Bible students have asked, “What is the unforgivable sin as recorded in first three gospel accounts?” The texts in question are, Matthew 12:31-32; Mark 3:28-29; Luke 11:14-23). Using the English Standard Version, Matthew’s account states, “Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy […]
Paul said that all foods were created by God and were to be received with thanksgiving of them that believe and know the truth. In the same context, he stated that “every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving” (1 Timothy 4:3-4).
It’s impossible to point our finger at someone without pointing at ourselves. To illustrate, let’s extend our index finger and thumb in a pointing position away from ourselves, and
The purpose for this series of articles is to learn God’s purpose with reference to the church before Pentecost and see how that purpose has been unfolded both in prophecy and preparation so that we may gain a greater appreciation of the importance of the church. The following passages of scripture should be studied in […]
“Thou art the man,” so Nathan said to David (2 Samuel 12:7). This author is no prophet, nor the son of a prophet, so God has never spoken directly to me about the condition of
A querist asks, “How are we supposed to submit to unjust governments?” According to the Scriptures, we are to “be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained [ordered] of God” (Romans 13:1). Basically, Peter tells us the same thing in 1 Peter 2:13-14. […]
Helping Others – A Biblical Principle A querist asks, “Where does it say that we are to help others and expect nothing in return?” Our Lord gives us the following biblical principle in regard to our helping others, “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will […]
The following above titled article from an unknown author is designed to motivate members of the Lord’s church to be more faithful in attendance. The bottom line of the article says it all:
Biblical Typology Examples 10) The high priest, with a perfect body, free from every blemish, was a “type” of Christ. It took both Moses and Aaron to “typify” Christ in His “official” capacity. Moses was the lawgiver, and Aaron was the high priest and intercessor (Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 10:21; cf. Romans […]
On February 3, 2008, practically every television set in the United States will be tuned to Super Bowl XLII and will be viewed by millions of people. In fact, we’re counting down the days, hours, minutes and seconds as I write this article.
There are some things that God cannot do. For example, God cannot lie (Titus 1:2). He can’t do anything that conflicts with His holy character and nature. What God is,
American author and motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar once remarked, “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” How true that maxim is. We cannot arise higher than our
My late grandmother, Fannie Riley, was one very wise woman — not because she was wise in and of herself, but because she had opened and read The Book containing the wisdom of God (see Proverbs). From time to time, she would share her wisdom with me and my two younger brothers. The following is […]
Of all the animal images applied to God in the Bible, none surpasses that of the eagle. Since ancient times, this majestic bird has been recognized as a symbol of strength, speed, ferocity and power. The eagle has been designated by our country as our national symbol of strength. Interestingly, of the 27 times that […]
When David left Jerusalem following Absalom’s conspiracy (2 Samuel Chapter 15), a number of folks left with him, including Zadok and the Levites, “bearing the ark of the covenant of God” (2 Samuel 15:24). Wanting to do God’s will, David told Zadok, “Carry the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor […]
In his “Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,” written in 1788, Edward Gibbon specified five basic reasons why that civilization withered and died. One wonders whether historians centuries from now will find a deadly parallel between the societies of the United States and Imperial Rome. The five basic reasons for the Roman Empire’s demise […]
At this time of year when we are thinking about giving and receiving gifts, it is a very good time for us to stop and think of the gifts [talents] God has given us and be sure we are using them to glorify Him. Let’s think of the following thoughts: If you have a warm […]
The lyrics we often sing in Frederick M. Lehman’s hymn, “The Love of God,” captures in word pictures, the breathtaking magnitude of God’s divine love.
Nobody is temptation-proof (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:5; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:5). Even mature Christians have weaknesses in their spiritual armor that make them