Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me” (John 14:6). This simple, concise statement reveals some important truths.
Continue reading... September 21, 2008
Those Who Do Not Know God
When the Lord returns, He will come “dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus” (2 Thessalonians 1:8). It may be understandable why those who refuse to obey the gospel will be punished. But what about those who never hear […]
Continue reading... September 14, 2008
Waiting Patiently
“The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). In the context surrounding this verse, Peter was talking about the coming day of the Lord. This judgment would not come as […]
Continue reading... September 1, 2008
The Great Commission: Mission Accomplished
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15). “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations” (Matthew 28:19). These verses contain two different accounts of Jesus’ instruction to His apostles regarding what they were to do following His ascension. We often call this the “Great Commission.” Their responsibility […]
Continue reading... September 1, 2008
The Sword of Christ
The Bible describes Jesus as the “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). This is certainly true, but we must understand that His peace is not the same peace that men often desire and pursue today. The peace Jesus came to bring was reconciliation between man and God (Ephesians 2:13-18). He dealt with the issue that was […]
Continue reading... September 1, 2008
The Divinely Given Role of Civil Government
With this being a Presidential election year, there is much debate in this country about what the government ought to do. Discussions about what the next President should do regarding education, energy, the economy, and other issues are common. Christians in this country have some voice in selecting the leaders of this nation. Since we […]
Continue reading... September 1, 2008
To the Law and to the Testimony!
When one scans the religious landscape, particularly the segment of religious people who claim to be Christians, it does not take long to see a broad range of doctrines, beliefs, and practices. How is it that people that claim to follow Christ can believe and teach things that are not only different from each other, […]
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