We Can KNOW that the Bible is the Word of God—Inspiration

Views: 83[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction No doctrine is more fundamental to true religion than that of the inspiration of the Bible. Rejection of the Bible’s inspiration is tantamount to rejection of the Bible itself, and…

The Shelter of Hell

Views: 91[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Those who faithfully preach and teach the Word must include the subject of Hell. Just as Jesus did (Mat. 10:28), we warn people about Hell and its torments. We tell…

The Graces of Compassion and Kindness

Views: 76[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Among the many attractive and ennobling traits of character urged upon servants of God and followers of Christ are the twin virtues of compassion and kindness. These sweet attributes are…

The Church of Christ Is Not a Denomination

Views: 77[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction The church of Christ is not only constitutionally non-denominational, but anti-denominational. Christ built only one church (Mat. 16:18); denominationalism encourages the idea of many churches. The way of Christ is…

The Best-Known Verse of Scripture

Views: 80[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction If you were to guess the verse of Scripture more people (even those who are not Christians) can quote than any other, which one would it be? Surely, there are…

Practical Suggestions and Examples for Christian Women—Lavonne James McClish

Views: 81[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] There is little in the Word of God in the way of detailed and specific instructions for women of God. Therefore, these suggestions are simply that: possible ways of applying the…

On Miracles and Revelation

Views: 94[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction The word miracle is one of several Biblical words that have been “wordnapped,” redefined, and misused. Miracle is popularly used to describe a spectacular game-winning catch of a football in…

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…

Is This What They Mean by Balance?

Views: 183[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction The Forest Hill congregation (FH) in Memphis, Tennessee, oversees and is the home of Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP), both of which have for years commanded my utmost respect, support, and…

Is Matthew 19:3–12 Really So Hard to Understand?

Views: 104[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction And there came unto him Pharisees, trying him, and saying, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? And he answered and said, Have…