From the time that sin first entered the world, God had made certain promises to mankind concerning a redeemer or “Messiah” who would eventually free him from the bondage of sin. This was first promised, in Genesis 3:15, to Satan that the seed of Eve would bruise his head. A second promise was made to […]
What was life like without coffee? Before coffee found its way to Europe and the Americas the people in those regions were very sleepy and depressed because they did not have coffee to drink. (Historical fact I just made up.) Coffee had been, up until the 1700’s, a very tightly controlled commodity that was monopolized […]
Repentance: Does it Mean a Public Confession? If a Christian falls away to sin and it is known both within the church and outside, is it necessary for that Christian to repent before the church? Could you please give some scriptures in answer? I have always been taught that the repentance should go as far […]
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: But if ye refuse and rebel, ye […]
February 14th, is known as Valentine’s Day. It is a day in which we like to express our love for our “sweethearts.” On that day, we will give and receive Valentine’s cards, eat chocolate and quote love poetry to one another, “My love is like a red, red, rose that’s newly sprung in June…” We […]
There have been many wars fought throughout history. Wars of conquest. Wars of punitive action. Wars of liberation. Wars, battles, blood-feuds and the like have been taking place for as long as man has dwelled upon the earth. Prior to any of these earthly wars and battles, there was a spiritual warfare being waged by […]
Often, as a gospel preacher, I am asked which Bible translation I would recommend. I always recommend the King James Version, the American Standard Version (1901) or the New King James version and personally prefer the King James. There are several considerations that I have taken into account when deciding upon these particular translations. Mainly, I […]
I am continually in a state of shock at the rudeness of some drivers. It seems that people think that the very laws of nature change when they get behind the wheel. They seem to think that the universe suddenly begins to revolve around them when they’re on the highway. With some people you […]
Perhaps you are scratching your head and wondering just what this title implies. Does it suggest that a prophet of God taught people how to get to hell? Actually, it does… well, sort of! Zephaniah lived and worked during the reign of Josiah. Josiah was one of the few kings that truly turned to the […]
Is the Church of Christ a Cult? This question arises because often the media or preachers in denominations make an accusation stating that churches of Christ are cults. In so doing, the public, or seekers of truth may be dissuaded to examine the churches of Christ to see what doctrine they teach. We want to […]