As we grow older, we sometimes become set in our ways and unwilling to admit when we are wrong. Worse yet, if we don’t see eye-to-eye with others, we become critical of them and try to discredit their views. For example, when some members disagree with the preacher’s remarks, they seem to be quick to […]

Date written: April 9th 2002
Scripture ref: Romans 7:24

SUBJECT: Fundamentals Bible Class

TITLE: The Need for a Savior

PROPOSITION: Man needs a savior because 1) Man has a sin problem, 2) Man cannot set his own terms of pardon, and 3) Man needs someone who can mediate before God on behalf of man.

OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to teach others the problem of sin, the reason we can’t remedy this situation, and what it was that Jesus did to remedy this situation for us.

AIM: To help each person understand the role of the savior in God’s plan for man’s salvation.

Inspiration informs us that our Lord came to this earth to “seek and save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). The Son of God “came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many” (Mat. 20:28); and, as a result, He purchased the church with His own […]

We acknowledge the passing of time in noting that one day, some will be writing a history of the church of our day, and they’ll be looking back into “old history.” When that “old history” is written, focusing on the church of our time, surely there will be a great deal of praise for the […]

In most areas wherein another’s love is considered, it is a most difficult task to make judgment as to just who doesn’t love. It is not difficult to judge when one doesn’t love the truth, or the church, etc. One who spurns or perverts truth plainly doesn’t love it (2 Thessalonians 2:10), for love of […]

Christians have the “peace that passeth understanding” to keep their minds and hearts in the Lord (Philippians 4:7). When we’ve written all, and said all, on the subject, the fact remains that we are privileged to have that which the world does not have, and cannot have, while remaining “the world.” A good point was […]

This item is indispensable for every Christian, because It will help the Christian to become a more efficient worker for the Lord. For years, this writer has heard Christians say, “I’ll do this as soon as I can get a “round tuit.” The above is a “round tuit.” Please print and cut it out now! […]

Bible scholars believe that David wrote the 57th Psalm while fleeing from King Saul, who had hatred in his heart for the former shepherd boy (1 Samuel 19:8-15). David ducked into a cave and barely

The following story is by an anonymous author, but the message that is presented in the storyline is very clear. It’s definitely a message that the people of the world needs to hear and seriously meditate upon: A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their […]

The dictionary defines “veteran” as: “A person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like; a person who has served in a military force, esp. one who has fought in a war;

When I think of the many veterans who have faithfully served our country throughout its history, I can’t help but think of the Marine Corp motto, “Semper Fidelis (see article).” That Latin phrase simply means “Always Faithful.” When I think of that phrase, I think of the many soldiers in all branches of our military […]

As a young boy on a farm, I was always thrilled to discover a newly constructed sparrow’s nest. It was fascinating to watch for the eggs and then to wait for those featherless little creatures with bulging eyes and gaping mouths to break out of their shells. Standing at a distance, I could see their […]

An item carried by the Los Angeles Times Service, and repeated in The Austin American-Statesman (Sept. 16, 1989, p.A18) is of considerable interest to us. It attracted attention locally because Austin is the headquarters of Mrs. Madalyn Murray O’Hair’s atheistic activities. The item called our attention to the Moscow International Book Fair, and the fact […]

We’ve all heard of the famous traitor Benedict Arnold, heralded in our American history classes as one of the most infamous traitors to the United States during the revolutionary war. But did you know that Arnold was first a General in the Continental Army and a war hero? That’s right, he was credited with the […]

In order to confirm the validity of prophesyings (any kind of teaching by supernatural gifts) in the first century church, the apostle Paul instructed the Thessalonian Christians to “Test all things; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21 – NKJV). Christianity Based On Confirmed Truth Christianity is not a religion for the gullible. It […]

In 2 Corinthians 10:4, Paul uses the word “weapons” [plural]. Thus as Christians, we have not one, but multiple weapons at our disposal in conducting spiritual warfare (cf. Ephesians 6:11-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:8).

In 1 Corinthians 2:14, the apostle Paul states, “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” Looking at this passage, one might ask, Who is the “natural man” that Paul is discussing in this […]

There’s an old hymn by Elisha Hoffman that we sing quite often in the congregation where I attend. In the third verse of this beautiful hymn, are these encouraging words:

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 […]