Ezekiel—Prophet of the Exile

Views: 165[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Four Old Testament prophets are called “major prophets,” or as some style them, “the four greater prophets:”1 Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, and Ezekiel. The lives of the last three overlap each other somewhat, but the work of…

Now or Not?

Views: 4[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] A pesky stumblingblock to proofreaders is catching the “correct error”—the word that is spelled correctly, but is the wrong word. Failure to note these flaws can result in everything from nonsense to saying the…

John—Whom the Lord Called “None Greater”

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Jesus gave unparalleled commendation to his kinsman, the prophet John: “Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist” (Mat. 11:11). Let us explore some possible…

Christ Ascends and the Disciples Wait—Acts 1:1–26

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The book of Acts is a transitional book between the Gospel accounts and the remainder of the New Testament. The first chapter of Acts is likewise a transitional chapter in several…

Jesus—Why He Came

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Despite the plainness of the singularity of Jesus’ purpose in coming to earth, men still misunderstand it. They have variously set forth such purposes as political revolution and healing the…

Denominational Attitudes and Tactics Among Brethren

Views: 107[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Back in 1962, most of the erroneous religious principles I addressed in my preaching and writing were apparent in the denominational world. Now, along with many other Gospel preachers, I find…

“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…

“Come Forth, My People…”—No. 1

Views: 84[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] When John heard the angel announce the impending doom of “Babylon,” another heavenly voice warned, “Come forth, my people, out of her, that ye have no fellowship with her sins, and…

Did Jesus Die in Vain?

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The entire Christian system centers around the death of Jesus on the cross. He “died for the ungodly” (Rom. 5:6, 8). He “laid down his life for us” (1 John…

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…