Views: 59[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] The whole point of a soldier’s being well-armed is not for the parade ground, the reviewing stand, or mock maneuvers, but for the field of combat. The reason we are to…
Views: 70[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The worldly, fashion-mad nature of humankind has changed little through the centuries. Luke provides an interesting description of the philosophers whom Paul encountered at Mars Hill in ancient Athens: “Now all…
Views: 59[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…
Views: 64[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction A recurring metaphor in the New Testament likens the church to a spiritual army and its members to soldiers (Phi. 2:25; 1 The. 5:8; 1 Tim. 6:12; 2 Tim. 2:3–4;…
Views: 53[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] From my earliest remembrance of the content of Gospel sermons, God-fearing men have exalted the inspired, written Word of God (the New Testament specifically) as the “road map” to Heaven. Mind…
Views: 54[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction In order to please God, the doctrine of Christ must ever control our desires. Conversely, men behave exceedingly dangerously when desire becomes the father of their doctrine. This very phenomenon is…
Views: 64[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Undiscerning and unscrupulous men have “wordnapped,” redefined, misused, and abused several rich and beautiful Biblical words. Among them are grace, faith, miracle, elect, and predestined. Love, which Paul names a…
Views: 53[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Apostate brethren have definitely undertaken a renewed and intensified “unity” initiative with the Independent Christian Church (ICC). This effort has been growing and gaining momentum in the years immediately leading up…
Views: 43[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] In His immortal Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of…
Views: 75[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] “Church Undergoes Renovation,” the newspaper headline read. The words were positioned above a photo of a church building surrounded by scaffolding, with workmen on its roof. The article described the…
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