Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Ephesians is one of four letters Paul wrote from Rome in about 62 A.D. while he was appealing his case to Caesar. In describing this period of incarceration, Luke reported that…
Views: 82[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction In the drama of life, temptation is a real and ever-present factor for the Christian. Perhaps even those persons who have no conscience are sometimes tempted, if only to do something…
Views: 80[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Life is a testing ground, a time of probation. The tests, trials, and challenges come in many forms and from many sources. Some are easily recognized because they are so painful….
Views: 92[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction Since I lost both my parents several years ago within five months of each other, I feel I have learned better how to sympathize than I could before with others…
Views: 101[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Recently I attempted to help a friend and fellow-Christian who was involved in a discussion with a co-worker concerning the question, “Can a child of God fall from grace?” or “Can…
Views: 82[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3 page.] Every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening the congregation conducts Bible classes. Dedicated teachers prepare for their teaching duties each week. Lamentably, some do not take advantage of these learning opportunities….
Views: 88[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] Many go through life not realizing that a conflict between good and evil, Truth and error, is raging about them. Some do not perceive the conflict, having become convinced that…
Views: 69[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] The whole point of a soldier’s being well-armed is not for the parade ground, the reviewing stand, or mock maneuvers, but for the field of combat. The reason we are…
Views: 108[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] The writer of Hebrews warned: “Take heed…lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin” (3:12–13). Deceit is the act of giving a false impression, by appearance,…
Views: 81[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] James 1:16 contains another “red flag,” warning us against deception: “Be not deceived, my beloved brethren (ASV).” This warning looks backward to what James had just written about temptation, sin,…
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