Avoiding New Fads

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The worldly, fashion-mad nature of humankind has changed little through the centuries. Luke provides an interesting description of the philosophers whom Paul encountered at Mars Hill in ancient Athens: “Now all…

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…

Conversion Confusion

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Conversion is the theme of the New Testament. It embraces redemption, forgiveness, and salvation—the purpose of Jesus’ coming. To “convert” means to change/turn from one’s present course. One’s salvation depends upon…

“Big-Tent” Religion

Views: 7[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Members of both major political parties talk about “big-tent” policies. By big-tent they mean inclusion of those who hold views diverse from and/or contradictory to core party principles—if they will…

Understanding the Bible

Views: 94[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3 page.]             Nothing is more obvious than that men who profess belief in the Bible do not understand it alike. Some believe this is inevitable or even good. If so, why…

Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Errors Reviewed and Refuted

Views: 12[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The doctrine of the Jehovah’s Witnesses presents a real challenge to lovers of Biblical Truth for many reasons. It is challenging because cult members are very zealous and bold in the…

The “Twin Parables”—The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price—Matthew 13:44–46

Views: 28[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath,…

The Church in Jerusalem

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page. Introduction On the Pentecost following our Lord’s resurrection and ascension “there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven,” plus numerous proselytes (Acts 2:5, 10).1 One historian estimates…

The Scope of the Covenants —Is Christ’s New Covenant Only for Christians?

Views: 4[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction In the early 1950s W. Carl Ketcherside and Leroy Garrett were disturbing churches with their hobby that drew a distinction between gospel and doctrine. They alleged that only the “gospel” of…

The Church’s Unity and Undenominational Character

Views: 4[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction From his earliest knowledge that God planned the church, Satan has despised the very concept of it and everything pertaining to it. His first plan of attack was to do all…