What Does The Bible Indicate About Capital Punishment? Whenever an execution is imminent, the following questions are often raised: 1) Should capital punishment be acceptable in a civilized society? 2) Is it morally right for a government to administer capital punishment? 3) What is the purpose behind capital punishment, and is it accomplished? 4) How […]

Understanding Figures of Speech In a study of the Bible, it would be well for the student to clearly identify the different kinds of figures of speech. These are used in ordinary literature, and God has employed the same tools for His purpose. The following are some of the most common figures of speech and […]

This writer grew up on a country farm near Samnorwood, Texas back in the 40’s. We didn’t have many paved roads in those days. When it rained, we had to be very careful to keep out of ditches on both sides of the road. Often in trying to keep out of one ditch, it would […]

The following is a suggested formula for 2006: “H”old fast to the faith (1 Corinthians 16:13). “A”ssemble for worship (Hebrews 10:25). “P”ray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). “P”urify your heart (James 4:8). “Y”ield not to temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13). “N”eglect not doing good (James 4:17). “E”xemplify Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1). “W”ork in the vineyard (John […]

If you were to go up to someone on the street and ask them what one needs to do to be saved, they would probably respond, “I believe…” You could probably ask that same question to someone in the Lord’s church and receive the same kind of answer, “I believe…” You might be wondering what […]

In 1 Peter 4:17-19, the inspired writer, Peter wrote concerning the judgment of God: “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be […]

The Bible tells us that God’s mercy is “great” (Psalm 108:4). David said, “the earth is full of His mercy” (Psalm 119:64). The apostle Paul tells us that “He is rich in mercy” (Ephesians 2:4) and that He is “The Father of mercies” (2 Corinthians 1:3). God’s Mercy Manifested God manifests His mercy in many […]

1) Wake Up! Decide to have a good day. “Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalms 118:24 2) Dress Up! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. “The Lord does […]

Some people have a job in the church, others involve themselves in a ministry. What’s the difference? 1) If you are doing it just because no one else will, it’s a job. If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it’s a ministry. 2) If you quit because somebody criticized you, it was a […]

“It won’t do any good.” This is the usual response made by many of us when we are asked to invite someone to hear the gospel being preached or when we consider trying to talk to someone about religion. This is wrong! Dead wrong! It will do good! It can do no other than good […]

A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the unfortunate frogs they would never get out. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up […]

The above article title was also the headline of an article from an online newspaper I recently read. A church in Houston is opening a full-service McDonald’s restaurant inside the building complete with a drive-through window. It’s expected to open in July along with the church’s NBA regulation-size basketball court, a volleyball court, full locker […]

The story is told of a small dog that was struck by a car. As it lay by the side of the road, a doctor drove by. He noticed that the dog was still alive, so he stopped his car, picked up the dog, and took him home with him. There he discovered that the […]

As any Bible student knows, the Bible not only deals in “specifics,” but in eternal principles as well. After this writer became a Christian, I realized that certain habits and practices in my life needed to be terminated. Through my study of God’s Word (2 Timothy 2:15), I knew they were wrong and did not […]

In 1 Kings 8:22-53, Solomon offers a prayer to God as the temple is completed. In this prayer, we notice seven biblical truths. From these truths, we can better understand the character of God and thus a better understanding of His will for us. 1) The Power Of God In verses 35-40, we notice that […]

In our post-modern world, “tolerance” is the one virtue that is esteemed above all others. It may soon become the only virtue our society will accept. Traditional virtues such as humility, chastity and temperance have long fallen out of public favor, and in some circles, are openly ridiculed. Acts once universally labeled “immoral” and “ungodly” […]

Emphasizing the value of human life, the Psalmist states in Psalms 49:7-9, “Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life, for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice….” (ESV). James asks, “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for […]

Someone recently asked me this question on the Internet. The question wasn’t, “how do you, Kevin, do it all?” The question was, with all of life’s demands, (i.e. God, work, home, and recreation) how do you balance it all, keep up with it all, do it all? It is a good question and a question […]

DIVORCE IS NOT AN OPTION FOR A FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN COUPLE Divorce is not an option, because a husband and wife are bound to one another as long as they live. Jesus said, “Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, And said, For this cause shall […]

I just received this letter from Wilma Bates, widow of Bobby Bates: You may have been personally acquainted with Bobby Bates. If not, you have probably heard his name or read his writings in the area of personal evangelism. You may also have used his evangelism materials to teach the lost. Preaching and teaching the […]