Those Who Have Never Heard One of the difficulties that some have with the faith involves the fate of those who never had the opportunity to hear the message of Jesus the Christ. If faith in God comes by hearing … Continued
All is Vanity Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; vanity of vanities, all is vanity (Ecclesiastes 1:2). We humans understand some very difficult truths about our existence. We cannot live forever on the earth; the time will come when we … Continued
Calamity “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be famines and earthquakes in divers places” (Matthew 24:7). The “Arab spring”: the overthrow of existing powers in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya, with pressure placed on … Continued
Treasure and the Heart “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, … Continued
Seven Reminders for Every Christian Wherefore I shall be ready always to put you in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the truth which is with you (2 Peter 1:12). No matter how old … Continued
Authority and Faith And the centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed. For I also am a man under authority, … Continued
Authority and the Church There is a lot of confusion in the religious world regarding authority and the church. Different religious organizations have different structures and different views on authority. Some religious organizations believe that their leaders are the only … Continued
Biblical Authority and the Old Testament The presently composed universe and the Bible reveal that there is a God who created mankind and rules over His creation (Genesis 1, Romans 1:18-21). The Bible also makes it clear that the Word, … Continued
Authority And when he was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, and saying, “Lord, my servant lieth in the house sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.” And he saith unto him, “I will come and … Continued
Seeking the Old Paths Thus saith the LORD, “Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls: but they said, … Continued