Visits: 32[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction Solomon observed that there is “a time to keep silence, and a time to speak” (Ecc. 3:7). Perhaps all of us wish for the “wisdom of Solomon” to know just…
Visits: 35[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Recently I attempted to help a friend and fellow-Christian who was involved in a discussion with a co-worker concerning the question, “Can a child of God fall from grace?” or “Can…
Visits: 22[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3 page.] The Bible records numerous miracles in both the Old and the New Testaments. God caused some of these directly (e.g., the astounding miracle of creation with which the Bible begins)….
Visits: 29[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] Jesus Christ was remarkable for His “mighty works and wonders and signs” (Acts 2:22). Those who heard Him were also “astonished at his teaching” (Mat. 7:28b). He was fully…
Visits: 20[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] Why did God empower men in the first century to work miracles? One of the Biblical words for “miracle” (semeion) provides a clue. This word connotes an act that is…
Visits: 26[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] One is not a Christian unless one is led by the Spirit: “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God” (Rom….
Visits: 27[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller wrote a song thus titled, and Peggy Lee made a hit recording of it in 1969. Its lyrics somewhat reflected the cynicism and cultural breakdown…
Visits: 47[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] In 1 Corinthians 12:8–10, Paul listed nine miraculous “manifestations” of the Spirit. These gifts were scattered among various members, with some apparently receiving no gift at all (vv. 28–30). Since…
Visits: 20 [Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Many modern religionists claim the power to perform the same miracles and signs as those recorded in the Bible. Claiming and doing are two different things. Anyone can make claims…
Visits: 32[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] In an article on OneNewsNow.com, Peter Heck reviewed recent statements by Rob Bell, identified with “the hipster emerging church movement.” Heck discussed Bell’s suggestion of universal salvation, which implies a…
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