The “Purpose-Driven” Church Paradigm

Visits: 75[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Churches should have goals and aims. In this sense every congregation of the Lord’s people should be driven by purpose rather than stumbling along haphazardly. However, purpose-driven has taken on…

Worldliness

Visits: 29[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.] The word worldliness does not appear in the standard versions of the Bible, but the trait is referred to often. Worldliness is the condition of being worldly. The “world” God’s…

“What Is Truth?”

Visits: 47[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.] Pontius Pilate asked our Lord the question of our title (John 18:38). Perhaps we will never know whether Pilate was sincere or sarcastic. However, there is no excuse for anyone…

What about Astrology?

Visits: 32[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.] According to one professional astrologer, R. Dongal Pagon [almost an appropriate name], a few years ago there were fifty million Americans “very much involved in astrology” and over eighty percent…

“We Are Commanded to Grow”

Visits: 30[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.] While speaking of the local church, the preacher said, “We are commanded to grow.” He immediately quoted Mark 16:15 as his proof text: “Go ye into all the world, and…

Thoughts on Truth

Visits: 38[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] Pontius Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth” (John 18:38)? Many today echo his question. Many have been persuaded to believe there are no absolutes, but that all principles and values…

Things that Keep Me Going

Visits: 29[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] No person ever lived that never became discouraged, including such spiritual giants as our Lord and the apostle Paul (Mat. 23:37; Acts 28:15; 1 Cor. 2:3; et al.). When perverse…

“They…Believe a Lie”

Visits: 30[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] For generations, millions of otherwise rational beings, claiming to be disciples of Jesus, have mouthed the slogan: “It makes no difference what you believe, as long as you are sincere…

“They Made Light of It”

Visits: 25[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] In a parable, Jesus depicted a king who made a feast for his son. When the servants went out with the invitation, the ones invited “made light of it” (Mat….

The Words of Jesus

Visits: 36[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.]             Jesus Christ was remarkable for His “mighty works and wonders and signs” (Acts 2:22). Those who heard Him were also “astonished at his teaching” (Mat. 7:28b). He was fully…