In Matthew 19, where does it say they are not divorced? It says they committed adultery, but I cannot find where it says they were not divorced. The questioner is referring to Matthew 19:9. Jesus is stating what His law is regarding marriage and divorce. Jesus says, “And I say unto you, whosoever shall put […]

Did Moses give the rules for divorce without God’s authority or did God give this authority? We read in Deuteronomy 24:1, “When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him […]

Fellowship, when understood in its true biblical sense, is a word filled with beauty and glory. Fellowship is a word that is replete with the ideas of work, love, association and salvation. But we are living in a sad day – a day when many do not understand “fellowship” in its true and glorious biblical […]

6) Baptism Is Like Giving Life To The Dead The sinner is dead in his trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1). He is separated from God by them (Isaiah 59:1-2). God only can give new life to those dead in sin. It is “not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his […]

As we study the Bible, we see that God never commands us to observe a religious holiday. Our responsibility is to honor Christ as we worship Him “in spirit and in truth” upon the first day of the week (John 4:24; Acts 2:42; Ephesians 5:19). Nothing in the New Testament authorizes celebrations, masses, or special […]

In the religious world today there is much controversy over the subject of baptism. Some believe it is necessary to obedience and one may not refuse to submit, but it is not essential to our becoming a child of God. Others believe it is not necessary at all while others believe it is a prerequisite […]

Have you ever been troubled in your heart? Have you ever experienced a physical illness or the illness of a loved one? The problems of life and daily living can many times overwhelm us to the point of being disappointed, discouraged and even despondent. There is no human being living on the earth who can […]

Do you remember how as children we used to play like we were something that we were not? We’d say, “Let’s play like we’re cowboys,” or “Let’s play like we’re firemen,” or “Let’s play like we’re policemen.” It was not strange that we as children lived in a fantasy world from time to time. There […]

INTRODUCTION: A. Imagine the following scenario: A people have served as slaves in a distant land for two generations. They are finally freed from their servitude, and allowed to return home. Those who do return find there is a struggle to survive. They struggle to rebuild their relationship with God; they struggle to rebuild their […]

Ok folks, clear your calendars because a very important event is coming up for which you are going to want to be prepared. I’m not talking about Easter, Labor Day, the 4th of July, Thanksgiving or even Christmas. No, it’s nobody’s birthday either. However, I think you are going to want to be ready for […]

Is Instrumental Music in Worship Wrong? 1) There is no command in the New Testament for Christians to use instruments of music in the worship of the church. 2) There is no example in the New Testament of a church, apostle, teacher, or any Christian ever using an instrument in worship. 3) It is not […]

In the beginning of Romans 11:26, the inspired writer, Paul declares: “And so all Israel shall be saved….” Modern premillennialists contend that there will be a mass conversion of the nation of Israel at the time of Christ’s return. Supposedly, the prelude to this event was the establishment of Israel as an independent nation in […]

1) The work of John the Baptist – John’s work was to herald the approach of the kingdom of heaven, the church (Matthew 3:1-2). John was the messenger to prepare the way before the Lord (Malachi 3:1); the Elijah who was to appear before the “great and terrible day of Jehovah come” (Malachi 4:5); the […]

7) Prophecies implying establishment of the church – There are a number of prophecies concerning the Messiah, heaven’s King, which, though there is no actual mention of the kingdom, necessarily imply the existence of a kingdom over which the King rules. Let us note Psalm 2:1,2,6. The apostles used this Psalm as referring to Christ […]

God gave Israel the privilege of being like Him (Genesis 1:26) in another point. God rested on the seventh day so Israel is privileged to rest on the seventh day as well. Israel was to be different, distinct from the nation from which they had been delivered and the nations that they were to live […]

Neglecting God – Mike Riley explains the definition and consequences and cost of neglect.

1) Rejoice with them that rejoice, weep with them that weep – Romans 12:15. 2) Prefer one another – Romans 12:10; 1 Corinthians 10:33. 3) Forgive one another – Colossians 3:13-14. 4) Bear one another’s burdens – Gal. 6:1,2. 5) Take care not to offend – 1 Corinthians 10:32-33. 6) Restore one another in the […]

How do you spend the blessed currency of time? Do you have a “pocketful” of day or have you “spent” your day already? “Today” is the most important time for each one of us because it is all we have been given! We are not promised next year, next month, next week, or even tomorrow. […]

Latin is a dead language as linguists view things, meaning that it is obsolete and no longer in active functional use. That doesn’t prevent us, however, from importing words and expressions from Latin into modern English vernacular, when those words and expressions help us say things in a more effective way. Take the Latin phrase […]

The idea of gun control is one of the most discussed issues in our nation. Gun control, however, is not a new issue as it has been discussed since guns have come into existence. The reason this is a “hot” issue today is because of the tragic events that have occurred in some of our […]