Paul’s Public Rebuke of Cephas—Galatians 2:11–21

Views: 53[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Galatians 2:11–21 is a thought bridge. It is obvious from chapter 1:1–2:10 that two factors were at work among the churches of the region: Paul’s apostolic credentials and authority had come…

“Love Letter” or Law?

Views: 6[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Is the New Testament merely a collection of “love letters” containing nothing more than polite suggestions of behavior? None can deny that this portion of the Bible reveals the incomparable (and all but…

Matthew 15—A Commentary

Views: 7[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The events described in the beginning of Matthew 15 took place in Galilee, where Jesus was attracting throngs of people by His mighty words and deeds. News of His miracles had…

“If and Only If…”

Views: 81[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The title above expresses a formula in logic and mathematics regarding compound statements (biconditionals). The formula (abbrev. as IFF) applies only when (i.e., “if and only if”) both statements are…

Joshua’s Victories of Faith—Joshua 11:1–23

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our New Uploads page.] Introduction The first ten chapters of Joshua give the history of Israel’s crossing of the Jordan, their campaigns against the cities of Jericho and Ai, and the conquest of the Southern…

Atheism—Is It Reasonable?

Views: 4[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] All forms of atheism (e.g., anti-theism, naturalism, humanism, evolutionism, materialism) allege that Christianity is unreasonable and irrational—its adherents all dupes of “blind faith.” Atheists aver that believers in God, the Bible,…

Little Word—Big Meaning

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Jesus once said, “We must work the works of him that sent me…” (John 9:4). Must refers to that which is necessary, indispensable, required, or obligatory. What are some things…

Strong and Fully Armed

Views: 3[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;…

Judgment Day Surprises

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] One of the recurring themes of the New Testament is that of the final accounting that all men must make before their Creator—The Day of Judgment. Jesus described it in…

Honoring With the Lips

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Pharisees and scribes once came to Jesus, chastising Him for not honoring the traditions of their forefathers (Mat. 15:1–2). He responded by accusing them of violating God’s commandments by their…