Milk and Meat
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 7/1/2002
Does the church of God practice the Jewish dietary laws of not eating milk and meat products together? Here is the correct understanding of Exodus 23:19.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 7/1/2002
Does the church of God practice the Jewish dietary laws of not eating milk and meat products together? Here is the correct understanding of Exodus 23:19.
Hedged About on Every Side
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/1/2002
Satan accused God of hedging Job about on every side, saying that if God would let down the hedge, they could see what Job was really made of.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/1/2002
Satan accused God of hedging Job about on every side, saying that if God would let down the hedge, they could see what Job was really made of.
Our Reputation, Our Character
Article; Posted 5/1/2002
What is the difference between reputation and character? Which is more important? Ultimately, our character should be the foundation of our reputation.
Article; Posted 5/1/2002
What is the difference between reputation and character? Which is more important? Ultimately, our character should be the foundation of our reputation.
What is Your Bowl of Lentil Stew?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/1/2002
Each of us has the potential to do just as Esau did. What does the story of Esau selling his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew mean to us?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/1/2002
Each of us has the potential to do just as Esau did. What does the story of Esau selling his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew mean to us?
The Law of the Firstborn
Article; Posted 3/1/2002
It is an unusual fact that the subjects of God's spring holy days and firstborns appear in the same contexts. Here is what this means to us.
Article; Posted 3/1/2002
It is an unusual fact that the subjects of God's spring holy days and firstborns appear in the same contexts. Here is what this means to us.
Faith Without Works
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/1/2002
Three times, James states, 'Faith without works is dead!' Here's how James' teaching agrees with and complements the teaching of Paul on justification.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/1/2002
Three times, James states, 'Faith without works is dead!' Here's how James' teaching agrees with and complements the teaching of Paul on justification.
Christian Myopia
Article; Posted 1/1/2002
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is not just an eye condition. It also describes a worldview that is quite limited and limiting.
Article; Posted 1/1/2002
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is not just an eye condition. It also describes a worldview that is quite limited and limiting.
Thanksgiving'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 11/1/2001
Here is why we should be thankful, how much we have to be thankful for, and how we can give God our thanks.
Faith to Face the Fire
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 9/1/2001
We sometimes mistake faith for certainty about God's will. However, faith is not knowing what God will do but trusting Him to do what is best for us.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 9/1/2001
We sometimes mistake faith for certainty about God's will. However, faith is not knowing what God will do but trusting Him to do what is best for us.
Living Stones in God's House
Article; Posted 9/1/2001
Solomon's glorious Temple must have been a sight to behold. God's church, however, is His Temple now—and each of us living stones in it.
Article; Posted 9/1/2001
Solomon's glorious Temple must have been a sight to behold. God's church, however, is His Temple now—and each of us living stones in it.
Swear Not at All!
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/1/2001
Today's society is becoming increasingly insensitive and calloused to the base and profane words. Here is how to eliminate obscenities from our lives.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/1/2001
Today's society is becoming increasingly insensitive and calloused to the base and profane words. Here is how to eliminate obscenities from our lives.
Are You Sharp-Tongued? (Part Two)
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/1/2001
James' exhortation about the use of the tongue seems to stop with James 3:12. However, the rest of the chapter provides more wisdom on controlling our speech.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/1/2001
James' exhortation about the use of the tongue seems to stop with James 3:12. However, the rest of the chapter provides more wisdom on controlling our speech.
The Garden of God
Article; Posted 6/1/2001
The Bible uses agriculture to provide many lessons for us. Are we learning them—or are we repeating history as Israel did?
Article; Posted 6/1/2001
The Bible uses agriculture to provide many lessons for us. Are we learning them—or are we repeating history as Israel did?
Are You Sharp-Tongued? (Part One)
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/1/2001
The tongue may be the most untamed beast on earth! James says we all offend in word. But James 3 is filled with wisdom regarding how we can overcome the beast.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/1/2001
The tongue may be the most untamed beast on earth! James says we all offend in word. But James 3 is filled with wisdom regarding how we can overcome the beast.
Death of a Lamb
Article; Posted 3/1/2001
Since the church no longer keeps the Passover with the slaughter of a lamb, we miss important and poignant details that could enhance our observance.
Article; Posted 3/1/2001
Since the church no longer keeps the Passover with the slaughter of a lamb, we miss important and poignant details that could enhance our observance.
Spotlight on Luke
Article; Posted 2/1/2001
Luke, the writer of the gospel of that name and the book of Acts, is more significant to the New Testament than it may first appear.
Article; Posted 2/1/2001
Luke, the writer of the gospel of that name and the book of Acts, is more significant to the New Testament than it may first appear.
Small, But Significant
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/1/2001
Sometimes small things make big impacts, such as Simon of Cyrene's carrying of Christ's cross. Do we consider our 'smallness' to be a blessing or a curse?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/1/2001
Sometimes small things make big impacts, such as Simon of Cyrene's carrying of Christ's cross. Do we consider our 'smallness' to be a blessing or a curse?
The Berean Example
Article; Posted 11/1/2000
The ancient Bereans have a wonderful biblical reputation. Just how special were these Macedonian Christians?
Article; Posted 11/1/2000
The ancient Bereans have a wonderful biblical reputation. Just how special were these Macedonian Christians?
God Has a Dream
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 11/1/2000
We might think that God's mind is unfathomable. However, we often fail to realize that God's mind is an open book—the Bible!
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 11/1/2000
We might think that God's mind is unfathomable. However, we often fail to realize that God's mind is an open book—the Bible!
Are You Worthy to Escape?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 9/1/2000
Luke 21:36 is a memory scripture, but do we apply it too narrowly? In reality, we can apply it generally anytime we face trials and crises in our lives.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 9/1/2000
Luke 21:36 is a memory scripture, but do we apply it too narrowly? In reality, we can apply it generally anytime we face trials and crises in our lives.