Donald Willis Worship is “courtesy or reverence paid to worth; hence, honor; respect.” (Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary, pg. 988). There is in man an innate quality, which causes him to recognize and pay homage to Deity. There are varying degrees of homage paid, but basically man is a worshipper. Worship is accomplished in more than…
By Robert Farrish It is 9:30 p.m., July 4, 1986. The Washington fireworks are about over, while the New York Statue of Liberty fireworks celebration is soon to begin. The words, “freedom” and “liberty,” have been spoken and heard often today. It would be interesting to know how many times the words have been used…
By Ron Halbrook The Holy Spirit teaches us in James 5 to be patient and to pray in suffering or affliction of any kind (vv. 10, 13). In particular, the Christian who suffered physical sickness during the time that James wrote was instructed to call for the elders of the church to come and pray…
Eugene Britnell Tuckerman, Arkansas 1. Realize that the Bible must be studied and rightly divided. (2 Tim. 2:15.) 2. Realize that the Bible contains the mind and will of God. (2 Peter 1 :2 1.) 3. Approach the Bible reverently and humbly. (I Thess. 2:13.) 4. Have profound faith in ALL it says. One…
Robert A. Farish, Summerville, Georgia Much has been written about the responsibility of the preacher. Some have written thoughtfully; others have indulged in irresponsible prattle. Often people feel fully competent to tell a preacher what and how to preach when they themselves might not be able to tell a sinner what to do to be…
by Mike Willis From ancient times, man has believed in life after death. When God created man, he placed him in the Garden of Eden with access to the tree of life (Gen. 2:9). Because of sin, Adam and Eve lost access to the tree of life which enabled them to live forever (Gen. 3:22)….
Mike Willis Capital punishment is still practiced in America and that in compliance with the revealed will of God. The Lord revealed, “Whosoever sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man” (Gen. 9:6). Executing murderers in American society is done in as painless a…
Phillip Owens Names are important. A name is “a word or phase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing” (Webster). Names differentiate. God has used names that distinctly designated some people from others, and some things from other things.
Donnie V. Rader In Acts 2 we find the beginning of the fulfillment of the great commission to carry the gospel to world beginning at Jerusalem (Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:47). This chapter tells the story of the first converts under this commission. Peter later refers to this as "the beginning" (Acts 11:15).
Introduction “New Testament? Old Testament? What is the difference, and why does it matter?” Understanding the difference between the Old and New Testaments is one of the most important foundations that must be laid to properly understand God’s Word. Failing to realize the Bible’s teaching on this matter can lead to countless erroneous conclusions, possibly…