The Barren Fig Tree Cursed and Withered—Mark 11:12-25

Visits: 16[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] Introduction When Jesus cursed the fig tree on the way to Jerusalem from Bethany it appears that his principal intent was to demonstrate God’s judgment upon fruitlessness and hypocrisy, especially…

How Does the Holy Spirit Lead?

Visits: 5 [Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] One is not a child of God, a Christian, unless he is led by the Spirit: “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are  sons…

Our Cunning Foe

Visits: 19[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.]        While our foe in the great spiritual warfare of life fully utilizes men and women who yield themselves to his service, our real battle is not with them, but…

Confidence in Christ—1 John 5:9-15

Visits: 9[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page. Introduction The infidelity of the Gnostic heretics, which constitutes the setting of John’s first epistle, is given one final broadside in chapter 5. In the first 8 verses of the chapter, the…

Building Up the Church Through Singing

Visits: 3[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction Many characteristics distinguish mankind from all the lower forms of animal life. Among the most notable of these peculiarities are the size and capability of the human brain (which makes us…

“Not Forsaking the Assembly…”

Visits: 61[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Brethren have some very unusual ideas about attending the assemblies of the saints. Many years ago, a member of the church where I preached at the time told me if I…

Recognizing Our Own Needs—Lavonne James McClish.

Visits: 13[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] While the wives of elders, deacons, and preachers (and the single women in leadership positions such as teaching) must be strong and self-sacrificing, we cannot afford to ignore our own needs. We…

Praying at the Lord’s Table

Visits: 57[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction I believe that those of us who publicly preach and teach may have neglected the subject of the Lord’s Supper. Perhaps we have assumed that every Christian already understands this…

Prayer in the Life of Jesus

Visits: 43[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Paul wrote of Jesus: “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily” (Col. 2:9). Yet, this same Paul also wrote: “For there is one God, one mediator…

Practical Suggestions and Examples for Christian Women—Lavonne James McClish

Visits: 19[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] There is little in the Word of God in the way of detailed and specific instructions for women of God. Therefore, these suggestions are simply that: possible ways of applying the…