Faithfulness and the Sermon on the Mount

Views: 137[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Christ does not require us to be rich, good-looking, multi-talented, socially prominent, or formally educated. There is one thing he requires of every one of his servants: faithfulness. The faith has…

Eternal Life Is in the Son—1 John 5:9–13

Views: 125[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction John gives the infidelity of the Gnostic heretics, which apparently constitutes the setting of John’s first epistle, one final broadside in 1 John 5. In verses 1–8, the apostle discussed some of the…

Paul’s Public Rebuke of Cephas—Galatians 2:11–21

Views: 52[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Galatians 2:11–21 is a thought bridge. It is obvious from chapter 1:1–2:10 that two factors were at work among the churches of the region: Paul’s apostolic credentials and authority had come…

“God Is No Respecter…”

Views: 103[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] We Are Made in God’s Image (Gen. 1:26–27). This fact is true of every human being, regardless of how low he may have sunk. God has not only given us physical life…

Little Word—Big Meaning

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Jesus once said, “We must work the works of him that sent me…” (John 9:4). Must refers to that which is necessary, indispensable, required, or obligatory. What are some things…

Conversion Confusion

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Conversion is the theme of the New Testament. It embraces redemption, forgiveness, and salvation—the purpose of Jesus’ coming. To “convert” means to change/turn from one’s present course. One’s salvation depends upon…

“Big-Tent” Religion

Views: 7[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Members of both major political parties talk about “big-tent” policies. By big-tent they mean inclusion of those who hold views diverse from and/or contradictory to core party principles—if they will…

Ingredients of Evangelism

Views: 3[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] No subject is more vital to sincere saints than evangelism. Jesus made it our first responsibility when He issued the Great Commission (Mat. 28:18–19; Mark 16:15–16; Luke 24:47). It is…

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…

Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Errors Reviewed and Refuted

Views: 12[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The doctrine of the Jehovah’s Witnesses presents a real challenge to lovers of Biblical Truth for many reasons. It is challenging because cult members are very zealous and bold in the…