God’s Providence as Seen in the Lives of Elijah and Ahab

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Our English word, providence, comes from the Latin word, providentia, meaning foresight or to foresee. The equivalent Greek word is pronoia, but, ironically, it is not used in reference to God…

Attributes of God in the Book of Proverbs

Views: 173[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Long Articles page.] Introduction To speak of the attributes of God is to speak of His characteristics, His traits, His abilities, and, to a certain extent, His nature. Unworthy and finite human beings must…

Conversion Confusion

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Conversion is the theme of the New Testament. It embraces redemption, forgiveness, and salvation—the purpose of Jesus’ coming. To “convert” means to change/turn from one’s present course. One’s salvation depends upon…

Destructible Deities

Views: 4[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.]             When a Buddhist temple burned in a Texas city, the image of Buddha, their object of worship, melted. While none should rejoice in the property loss our fellow-citizens sustained,…

Implications of Sin

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.]     Only a few decades ago, the majority of US citizens acknowledged the existence and consequences of an entity called sin. A vast number of our citizens now deny sin’s existence—by their…

The Bible Is the Inspired Word of God

Views: 7[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction One can hardly imagine any subject in religion but that men have capitulated the Biblical teaching on it.1 The mere mention of the inspiration of the Bible, the authority of Scripture,…

“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”—A Hymn Study

Views: 75[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction The book of Psalms, written mostly by David, was the song book of God’s Old Testament people for a thousand years. However, some five hundred years earlier, Moses led the descendants…

Daniel 2—A Commentary

Views: 9[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction Daniel 2 is the longest chapter in the book. With Isaiah 2, Joel 2, and Acts 2 it is a pivotal Biblical chapter. It is also a key chapter to understanding…

Proving the Existence of God

Views: 4[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction There are only two possible positions relative to the existence of God: Either He does or He does not exist. The absolutely fundamental issue to Christians is belief in God….