The last page article of each issue of TRUTH all this year deals with What Christians Do. What about a person when he/she becomes a Christian? Does that mean they will never sin? No, not at all. The Bible clearly teaches in a number of passages that a child of God can sin (see Galatians […]
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The Bible sometimes uses the word “walk” to refer to our lifestyle/conduct. After giving instruction about putting off the old man and putting on the new one (Ephesians 4:17-32), Paul exhorted the saints in Ephesus to walk in love (5:2), walk circumspectly (5:15), and walk as children of light (5:8). We want to focus on […]
In a one-on-one Bible study, it is common for our prospects to ask us questions. Is it practical for us to answer every inquiry? No. Is it wise to do so? No. God’s instructs Christians to “always be ready to give a defense . . .” (1 Peter 3:15). That does not require, however, that […]
A lot of folks are not bashful about stating their viewpoints about marriage. Strong emotions often come to the surface when people discuss marriage. It is important to recognize, however, that whether or not a relationship meets with God’s approval cannot be decided by emotional appeals. Yes, relationships involve feelings and emotional attachments, but God’s […]
With a few exceptions, both infidels and believers readily affirm that a man named Jesus lived and walked this earth and rose to great heights of fame, but later was crucified by the Romans on a cross and thought to be dead, at which time He was buried, with the tomb sealed by the Roman […]
The work of the church often is described as three-fold: evangelism, edification, and benevolence. Most understand the meaning of evangelism (reaching out to the lost/erring, seeking to bring them into a right relationship with God) and benevolence (charitably helping those in need, both from a desire to help them to be right with God, but […]
In the context of Ephesians 4, the “one God” refers to God the Father. In fact, the language of Ephesians 4:6 is “one God and Father of all.” In addition, in verse four there is reference to the Holy Spirit (“one Spirit”) and in verse five the “one Lord” would be Jesus. Thus, the “one […]
Jesus designated the message that He wants His followers to declare to all people in all places. He said to preach the gospel (Mark 16:15). Jesus has all authority, and He calls all men to submit to what He commands (Matthew 28:18-20). That settles it. The gospel is what saves souls (Romans 1:16), not our […]
Human beings have the capacity to have bed relations with one another. God made us that way. He made us with bodies which have gender distinctions and built-in desires for sexual fulfilment. The Bible says, “Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge” (Hebrews 13:4). As our […]
Of all the events in all the history of the world, the crucifixion of Jesus the Christ, the Son of the living God, is among the greatest of all time. That is not to say that it is great in the sense of being enjoyable or pleasant. But, it is great in the sense of […]