The period of the judges in Israel was characterized by repeated cycles of Israel departing from the Lord, the Lord chastening them by delivering them into the hand of their enemies, and the Lord in His longsuffering delivering them from their enemies. Within that history are stories of men and women of faith who did … [Read more…]
“But when he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction, for he transgressed against the Lord his God by entering the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense. So Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him were eighty priests of the Lord – valiant … [Read more…]
In the late days of Judah before they were given into the hands of Babylon, some in Judah fled for protection in Egypt, settling in cities there. Just as they had been doing in the land of Judah, they likewise in Egypt provoked God to wrath with “the works of your hands, burning incense to … [Read more…]
As we read through Romans, we find several words that equate to the salvation received when one obeys the gospel of Christ. Each word has its own unique significance to help describe the completeness of salvation in Christ. Justification “But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the … [Read more…]
In an article in USA today titled “Pilots’ sense of motion easily tricked,” author Robert Davis tells how that pilots understand the limitations of the inner ear. The inner ear is described as being like the body’s “gyroscope,” telling our brain which way is up and which way is down. Fluid within the cupula in … [Read more…]
In searching the Scriptures in order to answer the question whether we are under divine law to observe the Sabbath today, we ought to let the Scriptures tell us to whom the command was given to observe the Sabbath, when it was given, why it was given, and whether that command is still in effect … [Read more…]
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it” (Matt 7:13-14). The gate to … [Read more…]
Judas Iscariot “Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?” And they counted out to him thirty pieces of silver. So from that time he sought opportunity to betray Him” (Mt 26:14-16). That opportunity came … [Read more…]
The New Testament teaches “there is one body” (Ephesians 4:4), and that the church “is His body” (Ephesians 1:22-23). Christ promised to build one church: “…and on this rock I will build My church” (Matthew 16:18). That one church is described as the “general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven” … [Read more…]
The eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, claimed the lives of 57 people. Since March 16 of that year, small earthquakes as well as small eruptions had been occurring. Scientists expected and were predicting something big. What were the victims doing in harm’s way that morning? The stories vary, but one must … [Read more…]