Bringing in the New Year is an event in many places. Most notably, Times Square in New York City welcomes the New Year annually with its famous ball drop. First observed in 1907, the ball on the roof of One Times Square begins dropping with one minute left in the old year. More than a […]
Injured By A Friend!
As Christians, we must expect to be persecuted and ridiculed by those of this world. Jesus said: “And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake” (Luke 21:17). This is not surprising – it was the very treatment that Jesus Himself received. “If the world hate you, ye know that it hated […]
Now This is My Interpretation
We have all heard someone advocate their own pet religious doctrine, and then justify (?) it with the statement, “Now this is my interpretation of the Bible; and we all have a right to our own interpretation.” And many times they have scarcely read what the Bible says on the subject, to say nothing of […]
Bible Classes – What Can I Do?
Perhaps not all of us can teach a class, but there are a number of ways in which we can help those who do teach and make our Bible classes of greater profit. Here is a list of some things you can do: 1. ATTEND EVERY BIBLE STUDY. These periods of study will make both you […]
Knowing God
We are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27) for the purpose of glorifying God (Isaiah 43:7). We ought to be amazed that the pure holy God continues to want to have fellowship with us even though we have become sinful. God wanted fellowship with us so badly that He devised a plan whereby […]
“Fiddler on the Roof” And the Jews
The popular play “Fiddler on the Roof” has application for the traditions that are changing in our society today and vividly reminds us of the mistreatment of the Jews today. Tevye, a hard-working Jew, has five daughters and he struggles as each of the three older daughters break with the traditions of Jewish families. The […]
In the World You Have Tribulation John 16:33
Do you need encouragement in the midst of tribulation? Listen to the words Jesus gave His apostles in John 14:13-14: “Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.” If we love […]
Genesis 1: Literal Days or Long Ages?
The ‘Day/Age’ Theory argues that each of the days in Genesis 1 were actually long ages of time. This, of course, is an attempt to harmonize Biblical teaching of a young earth with the false claims of some scientists who claim our earth and universe are billions of years old. Here are some simple affirmative […]
When a Young Person Grows Old
Unless thwarted by the Lord’s return, or an “untimely” death, all young people will eventually grow old. Regardless of how many creams and rinses are used, the aging process takes its toll on most members of the human family. Aging is an irreversible part of life, for if you live at all, you get older. […]
No, That’s Good
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these […]