Denominational Attitudes and Tactics Among Brethren

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Back in 1962, most of the erroneous religious principles I addressed in my preaching and writing were apparent in the denominational world. Now, along with many other Gospel preachers, I find myself…

The Purpose of Worship

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction The worship of God is at once an exalted privilege and an awesome responsibility. A failure to grasp this has cost many much. Cain substituted his way for God’s way, leading to…

Does the Truth Need Defending?

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction It is becoming increasingly popular to take the position that the Truth does not need to be defended. In their mad rush to avoid what they label “negativism,” some have taken the…

“Come Forth, My People…”—No. 1

[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 that…

Preachers in Prison

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.]   God’s preachers are in prison yet,         But unlike Paul of old; The bars and chains God’s preachers get         Today, are manifold. Paul’s habitat was likely cold…

My Aims as a Gospel Preacher

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.]             It is always helpful to have a roadmap when traveling, whether on literal roadways or on the journey of life. With this in mind, I present the following as the…

Micaiah, the Unheralded Prophet

[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction Just as there are several men named “James” in the New Testament, there are several Old Testament characters named “Micaiah.” Although at least eight persons (including one woman) have this name, the…

Jesus’ Amazing Cross

[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 of…

Emotionalism vs. Proper Emotions

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction1 Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Dictionary defines “emotionalism” as “…unwarranted expression or display of emotion.”2 The same dictionary defines “emotion” in the following words: Any of the feelings of joy, sorrow, fear, hate,…

Preachers and Preaching—an Overview

[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles page.] Introduction In ages past God called men to preach His Word by immediate and/or supernatural means. He apparently thus enlisted and inspired all the Old Testament prophets (Exo. 3:10– 4:17; Jer. 1:4–10;…