The Shelter of Hell

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Those who faithfully preach and teach the Word must include the subject of Hell. Just as Jesus did (Mat. 10:28), we warn people about Hell and its torments. We tell all…

Building up the Church Through the Home—Ephesians 5:22–6:4

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Wives, be in subjection unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, being…

Separation

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page The Bible teaches the doctrine of “separation” throughout. God requires His people to recognize that they distinctly belong to Him and to behave accordingly. God gave Israel His Law through Moses…

Scriptural “Red Flags” No. 2

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] When we read, Be not deceived, in Scripture, a special “red flag” of warning is being given. In 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Paul raised one of these “red flags”: Know ye not that…

Godliness Pays!

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] The Bible constantly exhorts its readers to godly living. The worldly-minded ridicule godliness, believing it only means hardship and deprivation. The Bible says it pays: “Godliness is profitable for all things…”…

Emphasizing “The Basics”

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Any time men stray very far from “the basics,” they fall far below their potential. A football team can have splendid athletes but neglecting crisp blocking and sure tackling neutralizes its…

Parental Abdication

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.]             Without a doubt parents can be too stern and severe with their children. Paul referred to this possibility when he warned, “Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not…

A Gruesome Anniversary

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The Pharaoh of Moses’ time decreed that every male Hebrew was to be slain at birth (Exo. 1:16, 22). All civilized men consider him to be unspeakably cruel and immoral (Acts 7:19)….

Morals in an Immoral Age

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction It is no secret to those of us who have lived a few decades that our nation has suffered a catastrophic decline in moral principle and behavior over this span. Those who…

“Neither Could They Blush”

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The people of our nation have lost their sense of shame over shameful behavior. According to a recent report, even first and second graders are addressing their teachers by such foul names that…