Two Sides of God

Views: 85[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-2 page.]             In Romans 11:22, Paul invites us to take notice of both the “goodness and severity of God.” While we like to think of God in terms of His goodness for…

Notes on the Pentateuch—No. 1 (The Book of Genesis)

Views: 92[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             Genesis means “beginning.” It reveals the beginning of everything except God. Unless one understands and believes the message of Genesis, his understanding of and belief in the rest of the…

Chapter 3, Verse 16

Views: 126[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles–1 page.]             Survey with me some of the important doctrines taught at “3:16” of various New Testament books. “And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway from the water; and lo,…

“Narrow” Teachings of the New Testament

Views: 104[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Truth, whether historical, scientific, philosophical, mathematical, or religious is always narrow and exclusive. The truth that four is the sum of two plus two is very narrow and excludes all…

Excursus on the Power of Darkness in Colossians

Views: 109[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction One of the most striking inspired descriptions of man’s redemption is found in Colossians 1:12–14: Giving thanks unto the Father, who made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of…

Godliness

Views: 94[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Near the end of Peter’s inspired list of traits that characterize those who are “partakers of the Divine nature” and who have escaped a corrupt world, is “godliness” (2 Pet….

The Well-Adjusted Person

Views: 93[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] The enjoyment of peace of mind or good mental health is one of the most desirable blessings for any human being. The Christian ought to have more of this enviable…

Strength for Sufferings

Views: 73[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our New Uploads page. Satan will see that “. . . all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2 Tim. 3:12). Peter wrote some words designed to produce courage in the…

The “Santa Claus” Syndrome

Views: 68[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] The song I was taught as a youngster said, concerning “Santa Claus,” “He’s makin’ a list and checkin’ it twice, gonna’ find out who’s naughty or nice.” Somehow, that view…

Affection for God’s House

Views: 72[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.]             “I have set my affection on the house of my God” (1 Chr. 29:3). David spoke the forgoing words to express his consuming desire to see a great temple erected…