[This article was written by Matt Nevins.] Authority is a term used to express the idea of having the right to practice something. The question: “What gives us the right?” is a question that can be asked in any area of life. In the realm of religion, this question ought to be asked far more […]
Continue reading... August 1, 2005
Great Plainness of Speech
“Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech” (2 Corinthians 3:12, KJV). Paul told the Corinthians that he deliberately made his words and his message clear and understandable in his work as a minister of the new covenant (2 Corinthians 3:6). The new covenant Paul referred to is the gospel. […]
Continue reading... July 8, 2005
Just a Reminder
[Article written by Matt Nevins. Originally published in his email newsletter “The Lamp.”] Reminders help us call to remembrance things that are important. At work we may leave notes to remind us to complete a task. We leave a reminder to make sure the task is completed and not forgotten. Therefore we should be able […]
Continue reading... June 12, 2005
A Nation Condemned: A Survey of the Book of Obadiah
[Article written by Matt Nevins. Originally published in his email newsletter “The Lamp.”] It is important to consider from time to time the things found in the Old Testament. In Romans 15:4 Paul said, “For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the […]
Continue reading... May 14, 2005
Baptism: A Basic Necessity
[Article written by Matt Nevins. Originally published in his email newsletter “The Lamp.”] In life there are basic necessities in order to maintain life. Humans need food, water, clothing, and shelter-these are basic necessities. It is recognized that these are needs that are to be fulfilled, yet when it comes to spiritual necessities, people would […]
Continue reading... May 14, 2005
Am I Responsible?
[Article written by Matt Nevins. Originally published in his email newsletter “The Lamp.”] Growing up at home and going to school through the years, I have been taught that I am to be responsible for the things that I say and do. I have learned this lesson both in the environment of the home as […]
Continue reading... April 16, 2005
They Must Be Silenced
[Article written by Matt Nevins. Originally published in his email newsletter “The Lamp.”] Unity is precious in the sight of the Lord. John 17, commonly referred to as the Lord’s prayer, reflects the things that Christ desired for His disciples. John 17:21 states, “…that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in […]
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