Denominational Attitudes and Tactics Among Brethren

Visits: 61[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…

Does the Truth Need Defending?

Visits: 15[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…

“Come Forth, My People…”—No. 1

Visits: 32[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…

Preachers in Prison

Visits: 20[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…

Laid Back, Hip—and Irreverent?

Visits: 15[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief articles 1 page.] The general abandonment of decorum in society over a couple of generations has obviously had its impact on the Lord’s people—especially observable in our worship assemblies. I preached in a…

My Aims as a Gospel Preacher

Visits: 22[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 “Twin Parables”—The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price—Matthew 13:44–46

Visits: 25[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath,…

Micaiah, the Unheralded Prophet

Visits: 34[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,…

America’s Moral Decay

Visits: 12Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Fifty years ago, lasciviousness, adultery, and fornication, were almost universally deemed reprehensible; they hardly raise an eyebrow anymore. New York Governor, Eliot Spitzer, was forced to resign in 2008 for…

The Church’s Unity and Undenominational Character

Visits: 12[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction From his earliest knowledge that God planned the church, Satan has despised the very concept of it and everything pertaining to it. His first plan of attack was to do all…