by Roy Cogdill There has been more recorded in the writings of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John concerning the trial of Christ than has been recorded of any other event even including his cruicifixion. Two full chapters in each book are given to this story. It had been predicted by the prophets, and foretold by…
by Sewell Hall Religion by its very definition would seem to involve God. The word godly means Godcentered. However, there are those who practice a religion that is all about man rather than God. To say that such religion is godly is not to say that it is wicked, but simply that it is not…
by Phillip Owens In the Old Testament Early in Scripture we learn that God placed a premium on obedience and punished disobedience (Gen. 2:16-17; 3; 4; et al.). God expected His people to do things exactly how He said to do them. He told Moses, “And let them make me a sanctuary, that I may…
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that our national leaders are increasingly becoming out of touch and in many cases at odds with the principles on which our country was founded. The “Judeo-Christian values” which seemed to be the core of much of our government’s policy for years, are being traded for humanism,…
David Halbook It’s easy to string together a lengthy list of reasons why not to go door-to-door, in some form of evangelistic effort. But, we could also list reasons why most of the lost who hear us preach publicly, who read newspaper articles we publish, who receive tracts we offer, etc. will not be receptive…
Dempsey Collins 1. Seek a Common Foundation. In 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, we see the importance of beginning our study with a common foundation. Paul tells us he “became all things to all men that I may by all means save some.” Notice that Paul never expected to win all men but he did expect to…
John R. Gentry And Jesus said unto them, “Go ye therefore, into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation. And make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I…
Donnie V. Rader One of the most impressive concepts in the Bible is that of walking in the fear of God. The more I study and see how that expression ("the fear of God") is used, the more determined I am to encourage others to walk in the fear of the Lord.
Phillip Owens Names are important. A name is “a word or phase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing” (Webster). Names differentiate. God has used names that distinctly designated some people from others, and some things from other things.
Joe R. Price Anyone who has worked on a hot summer’s day knows the value of an oak tree. The refreshment of its cool, shady respite invites all who have labored in the heat of the day. An escape from smothering heat, its towering branches provide calm relief from the sun’s intensity. Slumber comes easily…