A Reminder of the Blessings We Receive From Our Father — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: January/February, 2023)

Study 1 Peter 1:3.  The apostle praises our Father in heaven for blessings which he has given to every Christian, blessings such as “caus(ing) us to be born again” (cf. v. 23).  Jesus spoke of being born again of water and the Spirit as necessary to enter God’s kingdom (John 3:3-5), a clear reference to… Read More A Reminder of the Blessings We Receive From Our Father — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: January/February, 2023)

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11 Things You Need To Know About Your Preacher — Dewayne Bryant, Ph.D.

In reflecting upon my time as a full-time minister, I’m thankful for the opportunities I had to serve in two different congregations as a preacher.  I encountered many wonderful people, many of whom I remember fondly and miss dearly.  Unfortunately, many people have no idea what it takes to be a successful minister or how… Read More 11 Things You Need To Know About Your Preacher — Dewayne Bryant, Ph.D.

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“The Lord Has Made Known His Salvation” — Kenneth Moore

The children of God must understand that He sees and knows our struggles. He sees every heartache and every tear; He is not emotionally distant from what we are going through. God understands our suffering, and He allows us to petition Him for guidance and comfort. The Psalms demonstrate this fact, showing the deepest emotions… Read More “The Lord Has Made Known His Salvation” — Kenneth Moore

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“But You, You Are To Be Feared!” — Jon Mitchell

The psalmist, Asaph, wondered who can stand before the Almighty in Psalm 76.  Thought to be written in response to God’s defeat of King Sennacherib’s Assyrian army (2 Kings 19:35ff) because of the title the Septuagint gives it (“A song for the Assyrians”), it is a song of thanksgiving for God’s deliverance of his people… Read More “But You, You Are To Be Feared!” — Jon Mitchell

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Some Questions About Church Discipline — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: November/December, 2022)

As we conclude our study of church discipline which has taken place over the past two editorials, let us turn our attention to some questions submitted by readers concerning this topic. It seems that church discipline is not practiced today in the Lord’s church as much as it has been in previous generations and in… Read More Some Questions About Church Discipline — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: November/December, 2022)

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Baptism In Ancient Literature And Archaeology — Dewayne Bryant, Ph.D.

Anyone who reads the Bible carefully knows that baptism is a vital part of the Christian life. Some religious groups dismiss its importance on theological grounds that stem from a misinterpretation of Scripture. Others take it very seriously but see baptism as optional. The serious reader of Scripture can see the many places where baptism… Read More Baptism In Ancient Literature And Archaeology — Dewayne Bryant, Ph.D.

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Their Inner Thought Is That Their Houses Are Forever — Chase Green

Psalm 49 is a compelling psalm that causes the reader to ponder the fact that one’s status in life is infinitely less important than one’s status in eternity. This psalm uses the fact that we will all pass away (unless the Lord returns first) in order to impress upon the reader the importance of not… Read More Their Inner Thought Is That Their Houses Are Forever — Chase Green

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