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BIBLE TRUTHS

THE TRUSTWORTHINESS OF SCRIPTUE

The Trustworthiness of Scripture

Many today deny that Scripture is of God and, thus, reliable. Christ is not among them! He pointed people to Scripture and asked, "Have ye not read? More>>



GOD'S BLESSINGS ARE IN CHRIST
God's Blessings Are In Christ
The Bible teaches that God blesses us "with all spiritual blessings in Christ" (Ephesians 1:3). In Christ we have redemption and the forgiveness of sins. More>>



YOU CAN BE A CHRISTIAN
You Can Be A Christian!
The gospel of Christ is the "good news" that you can be a Christian. As a Christian you are free from sin (Romans 6:17-18), at peace with God (Romans 5:1-2), and confident of heaven (1 John 2:25). More>>



GOD'S QUESTIONS
In the Bible one finds a number of questions.
Many are questions God asks us.
They include:
Matthew 16:26 - "What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole
world, and lose his own soul? More>>



JUDGMENT
Judgment
The apostle Paul declared, in the great sermon he preached on Mars Hill in the city of Athens, "God has appointed a day in which he will judge the world (Acts 17:31). Jesus said that all the nations will be there (Matthew 25:32). More>>



THE CHRIST AND SCRIPTURE
The Christ and Scripture In one of his post resurrection appearances to his disciples Jesus said to them, "These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me" (Luke 24:44). More>>



THE BIBLE IS UNIQUE
Many books are in print but only one can make successfully the claims the Bible makes.
The Bible is inspired. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works" (2 Timothy 3:16,17). More>>



AND GOD SAID NO (December 23, 2018)

And God Said, "No"

I asked God to take away my pride,
And God said "No."
He said it was not for Him to take away,
But for me to give up. More>>



THE ETERNAL KINGDOM (January 6, 2019)
THE ETERNAL KINGDOM
The church which Christ built is neither denominational nor Protestant. It possesses no denominating creed, name or hierarchy. It was not founded in protest to any existing institution. More>>



JESUS: THE HIGH PRIEST (January 13, 2019)


JESUS: THE HIGH PRIEST

"For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things
pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. More>>


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BAPTISM

What The Bible Teaches About Baptism
What The Bible Teaches About Baptism
Much discussion and even controversy has centered upon the question of baptism. People across the religious spectrum seem to have difficulty agreeing on this subject. More>>



WHY WAS JESUS BAPTIZED?
WHY WAS JESUS BAPTIZED? Jesus' baptism in Jordan is recorded in the books of Matthew, Mark and Luke. He was baptized by John the Baptist (literally, "John the one who baptizes"). Why? More>>



WHAT IS MEANT BY "BAPTIZED FOR THE DEAD" IN 1 COR. 15:29?
What is meant by "baptized for the dead" in 1st Cor. 15:29?

This may be one of the passages Peter had in mind when he spoke of "some things hard to be understood" in Paul's epistles (2 Peter 3:15, 16). More>>



FACTS

Observing Christmas
OBSERVING CHRISTMAS
Secularism, pluralism, and political correctness notwithstanding, I have no problem whatsoever with saying "Merry Christmas!" President U.S. Grant declared it a federal holiday in 1870. More>>



HOLD TO GOD'S UNCHANGING HAND
"Hold to God's Unchanging hand."

The title of this article borrows from a favorite hymn of many. The words of this great hymn reflect Bible teaching regarding the security, support, and strength that comes to one who holds to the hand of God. More>>



Why The Different Dates for Easter? (No. 1)
Why The Different Dates for Easter? (No. 1)
Have you ever wondered why Easter comes on so many different dates? Sometimes Easter comes in April and sometimes in March. Last year Easter came on April 12, and the year before that it came on March 23. More>>



BOLD AS A LION
"Bold as a Lion"

In the book of Proverbs we read: "...the righteous are bold as a lion" (Proverbs 28:1). The lion is called "king of the beasts." He is afraid of nothing.
One reason the gospel spread so dramatically in the first century was the boldness of those early Christians. More>>



THE BIBLE IS RIGHT
"The Bible Is Right" (Psalm 33:4)
Every subject addressed by the Bible reveals absolute accuracy which could only have been divinely inspired. Even 500 years ago many people thought the earth was flat and was held up by giant pillars or the back of Atlas. More>>



HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit Is A Person
The Holy Spirit Is A Person
God the Father is a person, God the Son (Jesus Christ) is a person, and God the Holy Spirit is a person too. Most have no problem with the first two concepts, but many are not so sure about the third. More>>



THE INDWELLING SPIRIT
THE INDWELLING SPIRIT

A number of passages teach not only that the Holy Spirit dwells or abides within Christians today but that Christ and God dwells or abides within Christians today as well. More>>



WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? (March 17, 2019)
WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?

Studying about the Holy Spirit is much like studying about the Father and the Son. We can continually learn about each one for the rest of our lives. But for each we can start with the fundamentals and grow from there. More>>



THE HOLY SPIRIT'S WORK (March 24, 2019)
THE HOLY SPIRIT'S WORK
THE HOLY SPIRIT TEACHES: The Spirit helped certain men deliver God's message and confirm that word with miracles (Acts 2:4). The Spirit then had men write down God's message (2 Peter 1:20-21). More>>



SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

VAIN WORSHIP?!
Vain Worship?!
Christ said, "But in vain do they worship me" (Matthew 15:9). What was wrong? How is it that people could offer worship to Christ but it not be accepted?! Christ explained why when he further said, "teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. More>>



Does God Accept All Prayer?

Does God Accept All Prayer?
The horrible tragedy of September 11, 2006 has resulted in some good. Many have turned to God in prayer. But does God accept every prayer? Is it possible that God does not hear some prayers? More>>



Should Sinners Pray For Salvation?
Should Sinners Pray For Salvation?
Many people today are conscious of sin in their lives and the inevitability of the grave. They have an innate sense of existence beyond this life and of the future judgment of God. More>>



Who Cares?
Who Cares?
An old Negro spiritual lament, "no body knows the trouble I've seen." Even King David cried, "no man cared for my soul." (Psalm 142:4). Have you ever felt this way? Do you wonder sometimes if anyone really cares? More>>



Did You Say The Rapture?
Did You Say The Rapture?

One hears a lot these days about "the rapture". Many churches pass out literature telling all about it. Sermons are preached about the "the rapture" on the radio and TV. More>>



Can We Know God?
Can We Know God?
Jesus said, "Ye shall know the truth" (John 8:32). This includes the truth about God and that God exists. The apostle Paul concluded that anyone who denies or refuses the knowledge of God is without excuse. More>>



The Church: A Building or People?
The Church: A Building or People?
Have you ever heard anyone speak of a certain building in this way: "That is such a beautiful church"? In other words, they refer to the building as a church. More>>



What About the Antichrist?
What About the Antichrist?
"Antichrist" is a "spirit" (attitude, disposition) that is against Christ. It has existed since New Testament times. "And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it shall come; and even now already is in the world" (1 John 4:3). More>>



The Canon of Scriptures (or How did the Bible Get
THE CANON OF SCRIPTURES
(or How Did the Bible get Sixty-six Books?)

Certainty regarding the Bible as God's word to us today involves the question of "canonicity. More>>



How Can I Know the Bible is the Word of God?
How Can I Know the Bible is the Word of God?

It is certainly the case that the Bible claims to be the very word of God to man. For example, in the Old Testament it is asserted that God would enable Moses to speak and he would teach Moses what to say (Exodus 4: 11-12). More>>


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DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE

DIVORCE and REMARRIAGE
DIVORCE and REMARRIAGE Many are the efforts underway today to undermine marriage, home and family. One of the most prevalent and persistent is the many divorces for any cause and subsequent remarriages. More>>



UNITY

DIVISION

Division

Characteristic of our world is the problem of division. Family division. Political division. Racial and ethnic division. There is even division among the owners and players of professional baseball! More>>



Christians Only!
Christians Only!
Did you know that you can be a Christian without ever joining any denomination? It's true. You can be a Christian without ever joining any denomination! All over the world, people are studying their Bibles with the thrilling awareness that what made people "a Christian" in the first Century, during the time of Christ's apostles, can make people "a Christian" today. More>>



That They All May Be One
That They All May Be One "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1). Every student of Scripture is aware of God's concern for unity, peace, and harmony among His people. More>>



Christians Only

Christians Only
There is no plea more thrilling and meaningful in the religious world today than the plea for men and women to be Christians only! To be a Christian only is to be an undenominational, unsectarian, unhyphenated member of the church revealed in the New Testament. More>>



Ye Are The Body of Christ

Ye Are The Body of Christ

To the church of God at Corinth, the apostle said, "Ye are the body of Christ" (1 Corinthians 1:2; 12:27). When we read the New Testament, we find that a Christian is one who is a member of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-13). More>>