The Gospel—a Message of Peace

Views: 1[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] The Gospel is and contains a message of peace. The angelic host proclaimed “peace on earth” at Jesus’ birth (Luke 2:14). He is called the “Prince of peace” (Isa. 9:6)…

The Same Old Jews and Greeks

Views: 0[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] In 1 Corinthians 1:22 Paul describes the prevailing characteristics of the Jews and Greeks of his day: “Seeing that Jews ask for signs, and Greeks seek after wisdom.” The Jews told…

The Divine Nature and Fellowship

Views: 1[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction The material found in 2 Peter 1:1–11 is significant in helping the Christian understand his relationship both to God and to his fellow man.1 Verse 4 expresses the consummation of all…

“Why Are You Here?”

Views: 0[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.] The mail recently brought a small flyer with the question in the title above. The flip-side answers as follows: “You are here to have an eternal relationship with God!” To…

“Here’s How…”

Views: 0[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles  page.] A leaflet making the rounds purports to instruct us on the way to have “an eternal relationship with God.” The suggested four-point plan is as follows: Admit Your Sin—“For all have…