Jesus—Why He Came

Views: 4[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Despite the plainness of the singularity of Jesus’ purpose in coming to earth, men still misunderstand it. They have variously set forth such purposes as political revolution and healing the…

Did Jesus Die in Vain?

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The entire Christian system centers around the death of Jesus on the cross. He “died for the ungodly” (Rom. 5:6, 8). He “laid down his life for us” (1 John…

Laid Back, Hip—and Irreverent?

Views: 8[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief articles 1 page.] The general abandonment of decorum in society over a couple of generations has obviously had its impact on the Lord’s people—especially observable in our worship assemblies. I preached in a…

“Enemies of the Cross”

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] In the mildest of his epistles (in terms of rebuke and correction), the apostle Paul nonetheless warned the Philippian saints of “enemies of the cross of Christ” (3:18–19), which he…

The “Easter” Season—from God or Man?

Views: 12[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] The “Easter” season, involves much more than “Easter Sunday.” It begins with… “Mardi Gras” (French for “Fat Tuesday,” also called “Shrove Tuesday”), referring to the day before the beginning of…

Jesus’ Amazing Cross

Views: 4[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] The centerpiece of God’s plan to redeem sinful mankind—yea, of history—is the cross of Jesus Christ. The Gospel is the “word of the cross,” which is “the power and wisdom…