The early part of my Christian experience was closely identified with a denominational church that held dogmatically to the Acts 2 position. They were resting comfortably on the bed of tradition, and used its covers as security blankets to insulate … Continue reading →

For the professing Church the day of theological controversy has passed. Ecumenism is now the word on every tongue. Church leaders appear to have become convinced that the stifling confusion in the Church can be overcome only by all of … Continue reading →

“Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. “But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness” (Rom. 4:4,5). As we look … Continue reading →

Many people fear that they will never reach heaven. Some try not to think about it, while others struggle to “be good,” hoping that they will finally “make it.” Very few, comparatively, are sure of heaven. The real pity is … Continue reading →

How little most people know about the Law, the Ten Commandments! First, most people have a hazy idea that the Law was given to Adam; that it existed as long as the history of man. This, of course, is wrong, … Continue reading →

It is thrilling to hear the Psalmist, though “greatly afflicted”, say: “I believed, therefore have I spoken”(Psa.116:10). It is thrilling too, to see the Apostle Paul, though “troubled… perplexed… persecuted… cast down… alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake” — … Continue reading →

In Paul’s letter to Titus, he gave the young man some instructions to pass on to “aged women” (Titus 2:1-3).  Whenever I read these verses while preaching, I always explain to my congregation that I’ll teach Paul’s instructions, “even though … Continue reading →

“I was taught that ‘thou shalt not kill’ should be translated ‘thou shalt not commit murder.’ Any help on that issue?” This is often taught to make Exodus 20:13 compatible with the capital punishment taught in Genesis 9:6. But the … Continue reading →

“Peer into the prison and see him for yourself: bent and frail, shackled to the arm of a Roman guard. Behold the apostle of God. Who knows when his back last felt a bed or his mouth knew a good … Continue reading →

“In the March issue, you wrote that ‘apostles had all the gifts of the Spirit.’ What Scripture verifies that statement?” When the gifts of the Spirit were given, each man was given one gift, as Paul makes clear when he … Continue reading →

“One of the famous Greek stories…is the story about the conquering of the city of Troy. Greeks, you remember, laid siege to the city of Troy for over ten years. They were unable to capture it. In exasperation, a man … Continue reading →

One morning a mother said to her little boy: “Johnny, just last night I put four cookies in the cookie jar, and this morning there are two missing. How do you explain this?” Little Johnny answered, “Well, it was kind … Continue reading →

Beloved, salvation is clearly a question of “do” or “done.” A large majority of religious clergymen say that you must do, do, do, do, to be saved. But God’s Word says that “it” is already done, and let God be … Continue reading →

“There once was a preacher who was at a dinner and was asked to get up and give a short, 10-minute talk. Well, we all know the dangers involved in asking a preacher to give a short talk. Anyway, after … Continue reading →

“I heard a pastor say that when lost people sin in the Millennium, they’re cast into hell instantly. If so, what would be the purpose of the sin offering?” The prophet Zechariah predicts that sin in the millennial kingdom will … Continue reading →