Prayer in the Life of Jesus

Views: 96[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Paul wrote of Jesus: “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily” (Col. 2:9). Yet, this same Paul also wrote: “For there is one God, one mediator…

Jesus—Some “Why Nots” of His Coming

Views: 83[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1  page.] Jesus Himself tells us clearly why He initially came down from Heaven: “For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). At various…

God’s Word is Forever Settled

Views: 136[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction The great psalm that exalts God’s Word throughout its 176 verses contains the following majestic claim: “For ever, O Jehovah, Thy word is settled in heaven” (Psa. 119:89, ASV). It…

God’s Responses to our Prayers

Views: 118[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Perhaps there is no promise more clearly or consistently stated in Scripture than that God is attentive to the supplications of His faithful children: “The eyes of Jehovah are toward…

Back to Biblical Grace

Views: 75[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] While Jerry and Patricia Norton were viewing the latest recorded episode of “24,” they were interrupted by a phone call. Caller ID indicated it was their neighbor, Bobby Crandall, two doors down…

A Primer on the Meaning of Faith

Views: 104[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction There is hardly a more important subject for mankind to contemplate—and understand— than that of faith. It is a subject (and word) that men widely abuse and misuse. This misunderstanding…

A “Personal Relationship” with Jesus—Lavonne James McClish

Views: 75[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction There is a sense in which we do have a personal relationship with Jesus. We are indebted to Him for our salvation, which is definitely on an individual basis. However,…

“The Man or the Plan” Discussion Revisited

Views: 138[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction In the early 1960s I was a young preacher, not long out of Abilene Christian College. I well remember the lively brotherhood discussion of the Man or the plan controversy (actually,…

Xmas Xtremes

Views: 90[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] This is the time of year when most people are the happiest, friendliest, most hospitable, and most benevolent. I suppose the reason is what might be termed the “Christmas spirit.” What…

Who Will Win?

Views: 75[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.] To the entire ungodly world, it appears that Truth and goodness are weak. Most certainly, error and evil have the vast majority of men and the preponderance of wealth and…