Killing the Unborn

Ultrasound

The book of Amos primarily contains prophecies and judgments pertaining to Israel. But the book begins by listing various sins of the surrounding cities and nations, finally ending with Israel. The words condemning each place begin with this phrase: “For three transgressions…and for four I will not revoke its punishment” (Amos 1:3, 6, 9, 11, […]

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“Hail, Rabbi!”

Judas is one of the most infamous characters in the Bible. Most people with at least a limited knowledge of the Bible know Judas as the one who betrayed Jesus. How could Judas betray Jesus? After all, Judas was one of the twelve disciples. He had been with Jesus throughout His public ministry. Why would […]

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Fearing the Party of the Circumcision

Paul told the Galatians about the occasion when he had to confront his fellow apostle Peter about his sin (Galatians 2:11-14). This public rebuke occurred in Antioch. Paul explained why Peter “stood condemned” (Galatians 2:11). “For prior to the coming of certain men from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles; but when they […]

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No One Is Good Except God Alone

Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler

Luke recorded the occasion when a rich young ruler came to Jesus with a question: “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 18:18). When we talk about this passage, we often begin with Jesus instructing this man to keep the commandments contained in the Law of Moses (Luke 18:20). The man […]

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The Greater Need

[This article was written by Robert A. Sochor.] Often in sermons or classes or just in conversations between God’s people the topic of leadership in the church going into the future is discussed. Generally, leadership in such discussions refers to elders, deacons, evangelists, and teachers. Certainly there is a great need for faithful leaders in […]

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In the Days of Those Kings

While in Babylonian captivity, Daniel had the opportunity to meet with King Nebuchadnezzar and interpret the king’s dream. The magicians and sorcerers of the land were unable to interpret the dream for the king because he required them to first tell him his dream. Daniel, however, was able to both tell and interpret the dream […]

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Hold Fast the Pattern

Blueprint

“Hold fast the pattern of sound words” (2 Timothy 1:13, NKJV). This was Paul’s instruction to a young evangelist. Like most other instructions we read in the New Testament, it is just as applicable to us today as it was to Timothy in the first century. But not all of these instructions are emphasized much […]

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