The “Both Ways” Philosophy

Visits: 12[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction A childish trait that many seem never to outgrow is the desire to have certain things “both ways” when it is not possible to do so. In all such cases,…

“Growing” A Church—At What Price?

Visits: 39[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Some brethren will do almost anything to bring numerical and financial growth to a congregation. They will mutilate, innovate, and obfuscate the Gospel in order to have it. “Growth (as they…

Jerusalem From Three Perspectives—Isaiah 2–4

Visits: 36[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction1 In Isaiah 1 the prophet unleashed numerous denunciations of God’s people that spanned the reigns of Uzziah through Hezekiah. Judah and Jerusalem (especially Jerusalem) had become so corrupt that God sarcastically…

Those Who Were Lost on Pentecost

Visits: 34[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction No one can determine the exact number of people who were in Jerusalem for the Pentecost feast of Acts 2, but the crowds must have greatly taxed the city’s capacity….

A Strange Criterion for Doctrine

Visits: 15[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Several years ago I attended a debate on the issue of marriage, divorce, and remarriage. In the debate one of the antagonists foolishly contended that adultery merely means, “breaking the marriage…

When is a Sinner Saved?

Visits: 16[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.] There is no more important question for anyone to ponder because it involves one’s eternal destiny. One may be mistaken about his house, his job, his car, his health, mathematics, history,…

The Dual Requirements of Faith and Works—James 2:14–26

Visits: 20[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction These verses on the interrelationship of faith and works at once comprise one of the best-known and most controversial sections of the epistle of James. The very way in which James…

Holy Spirit Baptism

Visits: 13[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The New Testament describes only two cases of baptism in the Holy Spirit. The first occurrence involved Jesus’ promise to the apostles. Just before His ascension, the Lord told them…