Notes on the Pentateuch—No. 3 (The Book of Leviticus)

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             Leviticus is the center book of the five books of the Law of Moses, both numerically and by subject matter. Its name derives from the priestly tribe of Levi and literally…

Studies in Evolution — No. 1

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.]             The world has shifted drastically in its frame of reference since the beginning of the 20th century. This has been especially noticeable in the Western World (Western Europe and the Americas)…

On Capital Punishment

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] The death penalty has been a topic of much debate in recent years. A few years ago, some pressure groups (such as the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Association for…

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree—Luke 13:6–9

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction And he spake this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit thereon, and found none. And he said unto the vinedresser,…

The Narrow Gate

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] A multitude of brethren (and most all the world) would almost rather be shot than be called “narrow-minded.” However, the Lord said: Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide…