Valentine's Day and Real LoveArticle; Posted 2/1/1999
The pagan origins of Valentine's Day and its tenuous association with any Christian Saint Valentine point to sexual, romantic love, not true, godly love.
Basic Doctrines: Repentance
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/1/1999
Repentance is a condition for baptism, and ultimately of conversion and salvation. It is also a lifelong process—one never stops needing to repent.
Bible Study (Article); Posted 1/1/1999
Repentance is a condition for baptism, and ultimately of conversion and salvation. It is also a lifelong process—one never stops needing to repent.
How Brave Is Your Heart?
Article; Posted 1/1/1999
Bravery or courage is a character trait Christians need to possess. Having a brave heart will help us to get through these tough times.
Article; Posted 1/1/1999
Bravery or courage is a character trait Christians need to possess. Having a brave heart will help us to get through these tough times.
Have You Had Your Manna Today?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 1/1/1999
God gave Israel manna to eat every day for forty years. Today, we have God's Word as our daily bread. Are we taking advantage of it, or are we allowing it to spoil?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 1/1/1999
God gave Israel manna to eat every day for forty years. Today, we have God's Word as our daily bread. Are we taking advantage of it, or are we allowing it to spoil?
'Tis the Season: Help for Our Young PeopleArticle; Posted 12/1/1998
As another Christmas season approaches, many in God's church, including our children, dread having to endure it. We can help them understand God's way.
Confessions of a Finger-Pointer
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/1/1998
During times of unrest and confusion, it is easy to blame others for our problems. Yet finger-pointing is contrary to everything God teaches.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/1/1998
During times of unrest and confusion, it is easy to blame others for our problems. Yet finger-pointing is contrary to everything God teaches.
The Innumerable Multitude
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 8/1/1998
Following the 144,000, Revelation 7 reveals another group known as the innumerable multitude. Who comprises this vast group of people? When do they appear?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 8/1/1998
Following the 144,000, Revelation 7 reveals another group known as the innumerable multitude. Who comprises this vast group of people? When do they appear?
Who Are the 'Guests at the Wedding'?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 7/1/1998
In the Parable of the Wedding Feast, the symbolic identity of the guests is mysterious. Yet Scripture shows only one category of people through history fits.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 7/1/1998
In the Parable of the Wedding Feast, the symbolic identity of the guests is mysterious. Yet Scripture shows only one category of people through history fits.
Who Are the 144,000?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/1/1998
The identity of the 144,000 in Revelation has long been a source of controversy. However, when we let the Bible interpret itself, the answer is plain!
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/1/1998
The identity of the 144,000 in Revelation has long been a source of controversy. However, when we let the Bible interpret itself, the answer is plain!
No Greater Love
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/1/1998
Christ says that we can show no greater love than in sacrificing our lives. We must come to the point where we are doing this daily, yet how do we do this?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/1/1998
Christ says that we can show no greater love than in sacrificing our lives. We must come to the point where we are doing this daily, yet how do we do this?
Christian Dating: Advice for Today
Article; Posted 4/1/1998
How are the young people in the church of God supposed to approach the dating situation today? Here is advice on dating, sex and enjoying one's youth.
Article; Posted 4/1/1998
How are the young people in the church of God supposed to approach the dating situation today? Here is advice on dating, sex and enjoying one's youth.
Are You Bearing Your Cross?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 3/1/1998
How do we, as modern Christians, bear our cross as Jesus commands? Christ meant far more than simply carrying a stake over our shoulders!
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 3/1/1998
How do we, as modern Christians, bear our cross as Jesus commands? Christ meant far more than simply carrying a stake over our shoulders!
Symbolism and Duality
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 2/1/1998
This article tackles the issues of symbolism, duality and analogies in prophecy. These show that the Scripture was written for us and our admonition today!
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 2/1/1998
This article tackles the issues of symbolism, duality and analogies in prophecy. These show that the Scripture was written for us and our admonition today!
God's Quality Way of Life
Article; Posted 1/1/1998
Our God is a God of excellence and quality. As Christians, we should be striving to develop our lives to the sterling quality of God's character.
Article; Posted 1/1/1998
Our God is a God of excellence and quality. As Christians, we should be striving to develop our lives to the sterling quality of God's character.
Discouraged? Why?
Article; Posted 1/1/1998
As God's children, we have no need to become discouraged for long. God has given and done so much for us that we have no reason to get down.
Article; Posted 1/1/1998
As God's children, we have no need to become discouraged for long. God has given and done so much for us that we have no reason to get down.
Sex, Sin and Marriage
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 9/1/1997
Sex and marriage are God-given experiences that Christians need a proper perspective of. Thus, God gives us His seventh commandment: You shall not commit adultery.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 9/1/1997
Sex and marriage are God-given experiences that Christians need a proper perspective of. Thus, God gives us His seventh commandment: You shall not commit adultery.
The Weightier Matters (Part 4) : Faith and Fidelity
Article; Posted 9/1/1997
Faith and fidelity to God and His way of life should be a major part of our character. Here is what faith and fidelity are, how to recognize a lack of them.
Article; Posted 9/1/1997
Faith and fidelity to God and His way of life should be a major part of our character. Here is what faith and fidelity are, how to recognize a lack of them.
The Weightier Matters (Part 3): Mercy
Article; Posted 8/1/1997
Many have a love-hate relationship with mercy: They love to receive it, but hate to give it! Here is why we should lean toward mercy in all our judgments.
Article; Posted 8/1/1997
Many have a love-hate relationship with mercy: They love to receive it, but hate to give it! Here is why we should lean toward mercy in all our judgments.
The Weightier Matters (Part 2): Judgment
Article; Posted 7/1/1997
Jesus lists judgment as the first of the weightier matters in Matthew 23. Judgment is a major part of Christianity, but needs to be properly understood.
Article; Posted 7/1/1997
Jesus lists judgment as the first of the weightier matters in Matthew 23. Judgment is a major part of Christianity, but needs to be properly understood.
The Weightier Matters (Part 1): Introduction
Article; Posted 6/1/1997
Jesus blasts the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23, telling them they ignore the 'weightier matters.' We must focus on certain virtues as we keep God's law.
Article; Posted 6/1/1997
Jesus blasts the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23, telling them they ignore the 'weightier matters.' We must focus on certain virtues as we keep God's law.