Denominationalism or the Church?

Views: 64[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Thoughtful Bible students realize that denominational “churchianity” bears no resemblance to New Testament Christianity. It is not only fundamentally undenominational; it is anti-denominational. Men have so long lived with the…

Cart Before the Horse

Views: 72[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God (John 3:16), identified both the “horse” and the “cart” in regard to the respective obligations of all mankind: Thou shalt love the…

Be Watchful and Resist

Views: 79[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] The New Testament frequently urges vigilance toward things that would spiritually hinder us. One of the clearest of these warnings is from Peter: Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the…

A Plea for Doctrinal Purity

Views: 75[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] There was never a more devilish doctrine than that doctrinal purity is unimportant. None can read the New Testament with an unbiased eye and keep from seeing this emphasis. It…

The Church and the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic

Views: 112[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] As some have probably learned from visiting various church Websites, our brethren are responding in different ways to the current COVID–19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. Some have canceled Wednesday night meetings while continuing…

The Man to Whom the Lord Will Not Reckon Sin

Views: 129[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The title of this chapter is taken from a declaration by Paul in Romans 4:6–8: Even as David also pronounceth blessing upon the man unto whom God reckoneth righteousness apart from…

Realized Eschatology and Exposition of Acts 2:29-36

Views: 116[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction             The Bible contains numerous outstanding sermons or at least briefs thereof. The minds of Bible students immediately go to the Lord’s “Sermon on the Mount,” Peter’s Pentecost sermon, Stephen’s oration…

Respect for Scripture

Views: 96[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles  page.] Of the Law of Moses Jesus said: Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least com­mandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven: but…

Lessons from Josiah the Restorer King

Views: 115[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction Josiah, the sixteenth king of Judah after Israel divided, began to reign at the extremely young age of eight years. His father and grandfather before him were wicked and idolatrous,…

Jesus’ Testament

Views: 102[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] By means of a “last will and testament,” men indicate the desired disposition of their property at death. The title page of the latter section of our Bibles is called…