Through Many Tribulations. In this four-lesson series, we will discuss the various kinds of tribulations that we must face – those that are unique to Christians and those that are common to all men – in our efforts to reach the reward of heaven. We will do this by looking at examples of people in the Bible who endured these kinds of tribulations. Continue reading
Highlight – Matthew 6:33
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). Continue reading
"Every Word of God Is Tested"
“Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Do not add to His words or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar” (Proverbs 30:5-6). Continue reading
Once For All Handed Down
“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints” (Jude 3). Continue reading
Going Too Far
“Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; the one who abides in the teaching, he has both the Father and the Son” (2 John 9). In this passage, the apostle John was warning about those who would go too far and, therefore, would not abide in the doctrine of Christ. The Greek word that is translated “goes too far” or “transgresseth” (KJV) is a word that means “to go past or pass over…to overstep” (Thayer). Continue reading
The One Gospel: A Study of Galatians
The One Gospel: A Study of Galatians. Continue reading
"They May Have the Right to the Tree of Life"
alone will often charge those of us who believe that obedience is necessary for salvation as trying to somehow earn salvation. While we should answer this false charge, we must also not be afraid to affirm all that the Scriptures teach. Notice these words near the close of the final book of the Bible: Continue reading
Pray for Kings
“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). In the current political climate in the United States, it is important for Christians to remember these words from the apostle Paul. We need to pray for our leaders. But why are we to pray for them? Continue reading
Fight the Good Fight
fight the good fight” (1 Timothy 1:18). We often hear this phrase. Even those who are not Bible-believers use this type of language to refer to an effort in something they consider to be a worthy cause. But what did Paul mean by this phrase? Continue reading
"A House Not Made With Hands"
“For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For indeed in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven, inasmuch as we, having put it on, will not be found naked” (2 Corinthians 5:1-3). Our lives here are only temporary. One day, each one of us will put aside our earthly bodies for our permanent, eternal home. Continue reading