Indwelling Sin
We are born with sin as our master. We serve sin, doing those things that are contrary to God and His character. The Bible speaks of this as walking in the flesh and in the darkness. When the Spirit begins...
In Who’s Name Are We To Be Baptized?
A question sometimes arises as to Who’s name or what title or formula is to be used when baptizing. The following remarks are written in order to clarify this question. To begin we must understand that it is the Spirit...
ISLAM and CHRISTIANITY: Do they worship the same GOD?
The following is a portion of a letter to an Islamic follower: I have read the literature which you have given to me with great interest. As you know I have studied Islam while in college, so I am not...
Jesus (is god the son manifest)
The great stumbling block in the way of deliverance for many seems to be the fact that Jesus is God the Son manifest in the flesh. Obviously, this is a great dividing truth between those who know the true God...
Jesus Alone Can Save
As you probably know, a great old testament saint – David – was found at one time in his life to be an adulterer and a murderer. By God’s law as well as by man’s, he was worthy of death....
Jesus Is the Christ of God
My prayer for you is that the God of your fathers may become your God (and Father) too. He is such a comfort and refuge to those who put their trust in Him. Today, you do not know Him because...
Jesus’ Anointing, Baptism, Temptation, Burial, & Resurrection
Concerning the baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ by John. To understand what was taking place, you need to understand that the name Christ means “the anointed one.” In the Old Testament, the name Christ is Messiah. This Christ was...
Judas (is an enigma)
There is no doubt that Judas is an enigma (a person of puzzling or contradictory character). It is not our place to sit in judgment of him since all judgment belongs to God. Yet, we can think upon his life...
Justification by Faith
One of the great problems facing man is how to be found righteous in the sight of God. All men have a sense of fear when thinking about having to meet God face to face. Many seek to escape this...
Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage
A marriage involves a total commitment of two individuals to one another knowing full well that they will be unable in their fallen state to totally satisfy one another. The covenant bond is, thus, critical, because it demands faithfulness in...