“They…Believe a Lie”

Views: 81[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] For generations, millions of otherwise rational beings, claiming to be disciples of Jesus, have mouthed the slogan: “It makes no difference what you believe, as long as you are sincere…

“They Made Light of It”

Views: 64[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] In a parable, Jesus depicted a king who made a feast for his son. When the servants went out with the invitation, the ones invited “made light of it” (Mat….

The Wonder of His Birth

Views: 95[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.]   We know not on what day it was The Savior-babe was born; We only know that this event With wonder is adorned. While early Christians are not known Who…

The Narrow Gate

Views: 72[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] A multitude of brethren (and most all the world) would almost rather be shot than be called “narrow-minded.” However, the Lord said: Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for…

The “Failure” of Jesus

Views: 69[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] A popular theological system advances the following theses: The Jews of Jesus’ day “surprised” God the Father by rejecting His Son, their Messiah. This rejection prevented Jesus’ from establishing the earthly kingdom…

The Conflict is Real

Views: 88[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] Many go through life not realizing that a conflict between good and evil, Truth and error, is raging about them. Some do not perceive the conflict, having become convinced that…

The Bible’s Great Claim of Inspiration

Views: 90[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] The Bible claims to be the exclusive revelation of the true and living God. The Old Testament prophets enjoin, “Hear the word of the Lord,” or like expressions, hundreds of…

The “Poison” of Religion

Views: 74[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] Christopher Hitchens, renowned British atheist, titled his 2007 book, God Is Not Great (subtitled, How Religion Poisons Everything). Both are solid thwacks at the mazards of believers. He knows how…

The “Isaiah” Attitude

Views: 84[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] Seven centuries before the Christ came, God had a job that needed to be done. He asked, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Isaiah replied, “Here…

Stand Fast and Fight

Views: 69[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  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…