On Penknives and the Bible—No. 5

Views: 55[Note:  This MS is available in  larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.]  At the end of the 7th century BC, Jehoiakim was the king of Judah in the waning days of that nation. On one occasion, Jeremiah’s inspired doom of the king…

No Baptism—No Blood

Views: 51[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.]             With few exceptions, religious bodies professing belief in Jesus as the Christ, the only begotten of the Father, treat baptism as inconsequential. Some ignore it as if it…

Our “Musty” Bible

Views: 46[Note:  This MS is available in  larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.]            Short words are often “long” in their meaning (e.g., if, no, why? yes, et al.). Must is such a word. Jesus said, “We must work the works of him…

The Church of the Bible—No. 6

Views: 61[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] The church of the Bible is not time-or earth-bound. Its destiny reaches beyond both. The church/kingdom of Jesus Christ has an eternal destiny. After writing of the church in Hebrews…

Arguing With Jesus—#5

Views: 38[Note:  This MS is available in  larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] They never learned. The opponents of Jesus prepared their questions and hypothetical situations. Each time they conspired and lay in wait to “catch him in his words” (Mark 12:13), they came…

Arguing With Jesus—#1

Views: 19[Note:  This MS is available in  larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page. As strange as it seems, some who profess belief in Jesus Christ “argue” with Him by their doctrines. They do not consciously do so and will deny doing so, but they…

The Blessings of Baptism

Views: 25[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] Introduction Baptism is a frequent subject of the New Testament. When its function and purpose are understood, it is not surprising that it receives so much emphasis. God has made…

The Holy Spirit, Sanctification, and Sinless Perfection

Views: 26[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The concept of sanctification is found in the Old Testament word kadhash, and in the New Testament word, hagiazo. In its various cognates (i.e., holy, holiness, hallow, hallowed, consecrate, sanctify, and…

Reviewing the Jehovah’s Witness Cult

Views: 61[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…

Addressing Some Problem Passages in Romans

Views: 99[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction The letter of Paul to the saints in Rome is generally acknowledged not only to be among the most profound documents in the Bible, but also in all of literature as…