Atheism has been one of the most unpopular points of view throughout Western history. For years, an atheist could not hold a seat in the English Parliament. Even today, there is a significant level of distrust when it comes to unbelievers. For instance, most people in the United States would not favor voting for an… Read More Those Who Insist There Is No God — Dewayne Bryant, Ph.D.
The Pharisees and scribes challenged Jesus with the above question, prompting Him to scathingly indict them for putting their man-made traditions and commandments on a higher precedence than God’s actual commands, resulting in hypocritical, vain worship (Matt. 15:1-9; cf. Mk. 7:1-13). Traditions are a controversial topic in the church. The word literally means “that which… Read More “Why Do Your Disciples Break The Tradition Of The Elders?” — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: July/August, 2019)
In my last Bible study before becoming a Christian, there was one verse that instilled within me the sense of urgency to obey the gospel that is lacking in many people today. We were using the Open Bible Study, and this is one of the last verses in the third study: “Whereas you do not… Read More “What Is Your Life?” — Stephen Hughes
Is Christ divided? Those who know their Bibles would answer in the negative. They will boldly affirm: “No, Christ is not divided.” However, the actual practice of some proves they do not really believe this answer. Their practice affirms that they believe Christ is divided. Those who embrace the concept of denominationalism want us to… Read More “Is Christ Divided?” — Victor M. Eskew
In Romans 6:1, Paul asked the question, “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?” The student of the Bible understands this as being a rhetorical question because the answer is found in the very next verse when Paul exclaims, “Certainly not!” If not, why not? Isn’t Christ’s blood designed… Read More “Shall We Continue In Sin That Grace May Abound?” — Roy Knight
In the 1950’s and 60’s when I was a child it seemed that sin was a man’s business. Men abused their wives (and sometimes their children), men committed adultery, and men abandoned their families. They had the freedom and the power—and they used it. At least that’s how it seemed—and it was true in many… Read More “What Shall A Man Give In Exchange For His Soul?” — Debbie Kea
The book of Malachi was written to the Israelites who have returned from captivity in Babylon. Israel had been taken into captivity around 586 BC by the Babylonians as punishment from God for their disobedience to His law given at Sinai. As prophesied, after 70 years the Medo-Persians allowed Israel to return to their homeland… Read More “Will A Man Rob God?” — Travis Main
As a classroom teacher and as a minister I enjoy asking and answering questions. Questions often make us study and push ourselves even harder to find the answer. The Bible is full of questions that are worthy of consideration. In Psalm 8, there is a thought provoking question that provokes deep thinking. The Psalmist said… Read More “What Is Man, That Thou Art Mindful Of Him?” — Drew Milligan
For three years there had been no rain in Israel. Ahab was a wicked king that had turned to the idols of his wife and for that, God had sent Elijah with the judgment – no rain. For three years the lack of rain had caused the waterways to dry up, the grass had become… Read More “Is That You, O Troubler Of Israel?” — Scott Crawford
It’s quite possible that the ground was still wet with “the blood of righteous Abel” (Matt. 23:35) when the Lord’s question, “Where is Abel your brother?” fell on Cain’s ears (Gen. 4:9). God’s mention of the fact that Abel was Cain’s brother marks the fourth time in the first nine verses of the chapter that… Read More “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” — Patrick Swayne
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