A querist asks, “In 1 Timothy 2:8, where it says ‘lifting up holy hands,’ why do we ignore the command for men to raise their hands in prayer?” Using the American Standard Version of 1901, the text in 1 Timothy 2:8 ASV reads: “I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up […]

Have our eyes ever looked up into the heavens at night and our breath be taken away because of the majesty we see in God’s creation?

The following is a chart of information concerning the New Testament church as described in the scriptures. It was constructed by Bro. Charles Burke, minister for the congregation in Bisbee, Arizona. It is an excellent teaching tool for use in teaching the establishment and organization of the Lord’s church. 1) The Reign Of The New […]

The doubter asked for a sign from God; He waited diligently each single day. The sun arose at dawn like a giant pearl; At night the stars appeared in bright array.

One of the pitfalls of living in our troublesome world is that we can become problem-centered rather than God-centered. When this happens, we lose proper

The other day I was having a conversation with someone who was, in essence, asking for a list of things that were right and wrong for Christians to do. His contention was that since we believe that we must be obedient to God and live a life that is holy and pure that therefore, we […]

A querist asks, “From 2 Chronicles 34:2, can you please explain what is meant by the phrase, “he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left”?

When brethren love the Lord “a little”: 1) Just “a little” rain, “a little” heat, “a little” cold, “a little” company, “a little” excuse, can keep them from attending church services. 2) “A little” money is given to the Lord; “a little” half-hearted service is rendered.

In the book of Acts, there are three questions regarding salvation that are similar in nature, but the answers given are different. For example, in Acts 16:30, the Philippian

Once when I rolled my car into the starting point of a local automatic car wash, I didn’t know that my left front tire was not properly lined up with the track. The car wash

“Thou art the man,” so Nathan said to David (2 Samuel 12:7). I am no prophet nor the son of a prophet, so God has never spoken directly to me about the condition of another person’s life. I am not an apostle, therefore, I do not have insight to a person’s private thoughts and motives […]

The phrase “a church that meets my needs” is becoming commonplace with Christians who are also seeking a religion that “meets needs.” If the phrase implies a need to satisfy spiritual hunger, then it is a good expression. The voice of God should be heard through spiritual teaching as we need opportunities to serve, love […]

THERE IS ONE EXCEPTION FOR DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE. The Lord has given only one exception, only one cause, wherein one may divorce their spouse and marry again and not be guilty of adultery. This one and only exception is found in Matthew 5:32, “But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, […]

One of our great songs, often used as an invitation song, has that wording: “Have you counted the cost, if your soul should be lost?” Most serious question, and a hard one to get modern-day man to think on, as so many are concerned with the cares, riches and pleasures of this life” (Luke 8:14). […]

The story is told of a prayer an old mountain man prayed one day. As Christians, we should make application of this prayer every day that we live.

In the 2008, volume 46, number 3 edition of The Sword and Staff publication, comes the following proverbs of wisdom (appropriate Scriptures and related articles have been added):

A querist asks, “Hello! I just engaged in a discussion with a Pentecostal couple who claim that 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, and the whole of 1 Corinthians 14 teach that spiritual gifts such as tongues, healing, prophecy can still be manifested today among faithful Christians. Can you instruct me on the proper interpretation […]

The following is a parody of the deceiving work that Satan is presently engaged in for the purpose of distracting the Christian from being involved in spiritual things. We would do well to heed its message, for our eternal dwelling place is at stake:

Is Baptism Essential — Bible Lesson by Tom Moore presenting timeless truths about baptism; its essentiality, subjects, etc.

Of all people on earth, Americans have the blessing and privilege of having easy access to a Bible. There are Bibles everywhere, in every version (or perversion) imaginable. And yet,