Jerusalem, the Model Church

Views: 124[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Jerusalem is where the church began. It was no accident that the first Gospel sermon was preached there, resulting in its establishment (Isa. 2:2–4; Luke 24:47). The early chapters of…

A Sabbath Controversy—John 5:1-47

Views: 85[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Introduction Among the numerous lessons in this lengthy story concerning our Lord, I wish to emphasize the perfect balance between His compassionate love for men and His uncompromising proclamation and…

Spiritual “Welfare”

Views: 82[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] The last several years have seen our nation move increasingly closer to becoming a “welfare state.” Few are those who object to helping those who truly need help and are…

The Church and Its Widows—1 Timothy 5:3-16

Views: 88[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] This passage has long been problematical. Perhaps the biggest problem revolves around what seems to be an arbitrary age limit governing widows who can be “enrolled” (vs. 9), and, as…

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…

Dealing with Grief—Lavonne James McClish

Views: 92[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Since I lost both my parents several years ago within five months of each other, I feel I have learned better how to sympathize than I could before with others…

“Prove…the Sincerity of Your Love”— Lavonne James McClish

Views: 97[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Sometimes faithful Christians needlessly bear a load of guilt because, while they know they are supposed to love their enemies (Luke 6:35), they do not feel a sentimental affection for…

The Perfect Role Model

Views: 76[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] Either consciously or unconsciously, everyone has one or more role models whom he seeks to imitate. Jesus Christ alone has the right to be such because He lived a flawless…

People Are Impressed  

Views: 89[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] Some people are so self-conscious about what others think about them as to be unbalanced. They slink around, afraid to speak or act, for fear that someone will criticize them. They…

Godliness Pays!

Views: 73[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] The Bible constantly exhorts its readers to godly living. The worldly-minded ridicule godliness, believing it only means hardship and deprivation. The Bible says it pays: “Godliness is profitable for all…