Stewardship—a “Life and Death” Matter

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] When God called the hoarding, selfish farmer a “fool” and told him he would die that very night, He asked a soul-piercing question: “And the things which thou hast prepared, whose shall…

“Woe Is unto Me if I Preach Not the Gospel”—1 Cor. 9:16–17

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction The term woe is found numerous times in both Testaments. It is a favorite expression of the prophets to announce God’s judgment upon nations, cities, or individuals. Our Lord frequently used it…

“Take Heed to the Ministry….”

Introduction Paul wrote the exhortation contained in the title above to Archippus, a member of the Colossian Congregation. Ministry is from a cognate of the Greek word from which translators gave us deacon. It simply means a servant or minister, which term the New Testament…

Offering the Invitation

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] After his sermon on the day of Pentecost, which concluded with the plan of salvation, Peter used “many other words” of exhortation, including the persuasive plea, “Save yourselves from this crooked…