“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…

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…

Will God “Understand”?

Views: 88[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3 page.] In God’s inspired Word, the Bible, He has revealed everything anyone can know about His mind and will. Either He means what He says in His Word, or He doesn’t. If…

Legalism or Love?

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Those who do not want to obey the teachings of the New Testament often accuse those of “legalism” who dare emphasize obedience to God’s commands. Legalism is defined as “strict, or…

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,…

Implications of Sin

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.]     Only a few decades ago, the majority of US citizens acknowledged the existence and consequences of an entity called sin. A vast number of our citizens now deny sin’s existence—by their…

Jesus’ Amazing Cross

Views: 4[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] The centerpiece of God’s plan to redeem sinful mankind—yea, of history—is the cross of Jesus Christ. The Gospel is the “word of the cross,” which is “the power and wisdom…

Are Men Stronger Than God?

Views: 6Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Those who believe the Bible believe that God is all-powerful. “Is anything too hard for Jehovah?” (Gen. 18:14) anticipates a negative answer. Scripture refers to God as “Almighty” 59 times….

Rule of Law or of Men?

Views: 4 Only two kinds of civil government exist: The rule of law or the rule of men. When law prevails (even bad law), all are treated equally because law is objective and plays no favorites. Each citizen can plan his life predictably by the…

“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”—A Hymn Study

Views: 75[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction The book of Psalms, written mostly by David, was the song book of God’s Old Testament people for a thousand years. However, some five hundred years earlier, Moses led the descendants…