The D list:
to help with finding a topic look at the words in BOLD print.
Messianic
Jewish churches ~ A critique of one of the newer
movements (denominations) today, Messianic Judaism. These are Jews who profess
belief in Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah. Their worship appears to be a
combination of Old and New Testament items. They look for a return of Christ,
whom they do believe is the Messiah, back to the earth in order to reign from Jerusalem. One point made concerns their use of
what they refer to as Messianic DANCE in
worship.
A
Description of the Wicked This is a good article to present to the teenager
at home or elsewhere. The article is written as a
way of warning the young and others as well who are simple minded and do not
see DANGER. The vicious conduct of the wicked is well illustrated in
Judges 19 with regard to the Levite and his concubine who turned in to Gibeah to lodge for the night. Applications to “today”
include the fact that in some cases the “victim” must understand that a tragedy
could have been avoided had they themselves not contributed by being out late
at night in a place that makes them vulnerable.
The
Majority Know Another Jesus The church at Corinth gladly tolerated
fools who taught another Jesus and different gospel, Paul said (cf. 2 Cor.
11:4, 19). It is possible for one to
read the trifling literature of fools and possess a completely false view of
Jesus. Read the Gospels for yourself and see what He really did do and teach.
Here’s a start with applications from the Gospels themselves that show the
stark differences between what most think Jesus taught and what He really did
teach! Verses are presented that deal with: (1) the reason for not accepting Christ’s
word is you
LOVE DARKNESS rather than light …
A
Study of Sin Confessed (This article addresses the
responsibility that Christians have to confess the sins they commit in order
that they might be forgiven. It explores various reasons and motives that lay
behind one's willingness to confess their wrongdoing. King DAVID
in 2 Sam. 12:1-13 is used to show that confession of sin is sometimes produced
upon awareness of the same in others.)
Bible
Endings For Torn Relationships Five
important Bible relationships are presented while giving emphasis to the
importance of entreaty and reconciliation. The relationships discussed in this
article include Cain & Abel, Esau & Jacob, Saul
& DAVID, Paul & Barnabas and Euodia
& Syntyche. Stated goals for entreating are: 1. To be of the same mind, Phil. 2:2; 2. To be at peace, I Th.
5:13; 3. To understand the outcome of dissension. It strengthens the enemy of
the gospel; the weak when pulled in to dissensions are caused to stumble; 4. To repent and return to the work, Rev. 3:19-20; 5. To use with older men, I Tim. 5:1; 6. To implement with
God's wisdom which is easy to be entreated, Ja. 3:17-18. Thus one is to be both approachable and
easily persuaded to do that which is right.
Vindication Based Upon One’s Righteousness, Integrity This study is linked with a prior article and is a continuation of integrity as defined from Psalms 119, as well as other Psalms. For the first article see the introduction. In this study you will find such points as: (1) Pleading for protection against the wicked, (2) One’s hope for deliverance, (3) Asking God for vindication, (4) Who is fit for communion with God, (5) What preserves when in distress, (6) The “I Haves” of integrity, and (7) DAVID’S integrity.
A Safe
Deposit For My Treasures Do you really want to go to heaven? This article
contrasts the physical setbacks besetting those who suffered during the fires
of 2003 with the eternal setbacks of not heeding Jesus instruction in Matt.
6:19-20. Why not refresh your mind by reading about heaven as a safe deposit
for your treasures? Morever you can read
and understand that Heaven is a place where there will be no more death,
sorrow, crying, pain, curse or night - just eternal
DAY
(Rev. 21:1-4, 21:25-22:5).
What
To Tell Your Mate When They Are Guilty of Wrath Christians need
to study and then be honest and make the right applications to one another, all
family members, and especially with their own mates (Cf. I Th. 5:14). The stubborn and unrepentant heart stores up wrath for the DAY of Judgment.
Selected
Newspaper Articles These are selected articles that
appeared in our local newspaper, The Sun. The intent of these articles is that
each shows a love for and desire to present the Truth
without incorporating the emotional flavor so popular with other religious
bodies today. These contain “An Old Fear And Shame
~ EASTER.” Like most today leaders in
the second century were desirous of making the church more attractive. They
were fearful that the simple worship God gave His church would be held in
contempt by those used to pompous ceremonies as part of their old systems. This
fear was coupled with their
being ashamed of the truths of the Gospel (Cf. Rom. 1:16-17; 2
Tim. 4:1-6). This departing from the
faith was a refusal to accept the admonition given by Paul in Col. 2:14-16 and
Gal. 4:10. Leaders today stand guilty of the same refusal, fear, and being
ashamed in their
binding the OBSERVANCE OF DAYS,
festivals and celebrations upon their churches (Cf. Gal.
1:6-9; Rev. 22:18-19).
God's
Divine Organization ~ The Local Church, Part Two of Two This is Lesson Four (Part Two of Two) in our Series: "Fundamental Lessons on the
Church." Lesson Four, Part Two: "God's Divine Organization ~ The
Local Church, Part Two of Two." In this lesson you will be studying the
local church as the organization that God gave for the collective work of
Christians in evangelism, edification, worship and benevolence to needy saints.
You will take an in depth look at the organization of the local church
according to God's pattern in the New Testament. Both the place and qualifications for elders and DEACONS are given right from the Bible so you can
see the difference in the church of Christ and Catholicism, denominationalism
and the community churches.
The
Appreciation Of Godly Sisters In Christ The tremendous value of our
sisters in Christ is set forth in this article. Beginning with the honor that
is due to faithful women in Christ, the study sets forth the various duties
enjoined upon them in regards to their family and service rendered to the
church that Christ built. They are to be ready unto every good work (Eph. 2:10,
I Tim. 5:10, Titus 3:1, 2:14). We are all
to stay ready unto every good work (Titus 3:1). Consider
by contrast that the sisters are not among the unappreciated mentioned in I
Timothy 5. The first thing said about the unappreciated sister(s) is she gives
herself to wanton pleasure and IS DEAD WHILE SHE LIVES (I Tim. 5:6). Sensual desires lead to her casting off the faith (I Tim. 5:10-13).
That is followed by the duties in I Tim. 5:14 that come with marriage, bearing
children, managing the household, and giving no occasion to adversary for
reproach. Paul adds that others would follow what some had already done in
turning aside after Satan (I Tim. 5:15). Why not study the nine
points of application directed towards their being scripturally appreciated?
9-11-2001
~ Things I Can Count On Today (America
was attacked by terrorists on this date. This is a “time” when people thrive
upon inappropriate statements, and misleading applications of God’s Word.
Illustrations of such would be, “Nostradamas
said…,” “Armageddon has come,“ “the Mark of the Beast.“ And important part of
this study shows when men have questions as to "Why?" or "What
is the future?" that Christians have a limited number of precious things
that they can depend upon. These few but precious things are where a christian's life really is any
day, and any place that they might be. One distinction of being a Christian is
that we know the reality of physical DEATH and of
eternal damnation. (Heb. 9:27; Mark 9:43-48).
A Safe
Deposit For My Treasures Do you really want to go to heaven? This article
contrasts the physical setbacks besetting those who suffered during the fires
of 2003 with the eternal setbacks of not heeding Jesus instruction in Matt.
6:19-20. Why not refresh your mind by reading about
heaven as a safe deposit for your treasures? Morever you can read
and understand that Heaven is a place where there will be no more DEATH, sorrow, crying, pain, curse or
night - just eternal day
(Rev. 21:1-4, 21:25-22:5).
Things in
Christ not found in Islam One simple but effective way of explaining the
difference between a major “world” religion and the gospel of Christ (the New
Testament, Matt. 26:28) is to show the things found “in Christ” that are not
found elsewhere. The following are
things found in Jesus Christ that are not found in Islam; one of these being
that Jesus DEATH (sacrifice) satisfies
the penalty for sin.
The Lies
Of Apostasies The full title
of this article is “The Pattern Of Lies Producing And Sustaining Apostasies.”.
Read this article to study what Jeroboam did wrong when he said in his heart
that God’s established order would not work. Besides Jeroboam’s apostasy, the
article presents in detail the pattern of lies producing apostasies from the
book of Jeremiah. Some important questions answered are: Why do lies prevail?
How has the truth been affected? What Lies? What will God do in the end? Here
is an excerpt: “What happened to the truth? Through DECEIT they refused to know God! (Jer.
9:6). When apostasies go on
and continue it is proof that through DECEIT God’s people refuse to know Him! The TRUTH perished. Hear Jeremiah, “But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that obeyeth not
the voice of the Lord their God, nor receiveth
correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their
mouth” (Jer. 7:28). They were as dumb as their “idol” they
trusted in! (Jer. 10:14). … When apostasies go on and continue it is proof that God’s
people choose to dwell in the midst of DECEIT and refuse to return
to the New Testament pattern!
“
A
Simple Biblical Pattern For Explaining “Why?” A
respondent who questioned the matter of judging those who live together without
marriage stated, “I think these days it can be a good thing to live together
before getting married.... This obviously goes against your feelings, but
they're just your feelings, not everyone's." Last of all she stated,
"As far as your last sentence, it's not an idea that it's acceptable and
normal, these days, IT IS acceptable and normal.... If you don't like it, then
don't do it.... I wouldn't criticize you...why do you judge about people who
choose to live together?"
This individual wants to know
“Why” I would determine that people who choose to live together are wrong in
doing so? I presumed this to be an honest question
deserving of an answer.
In part, one must understand that following a desire
to know God's will as one reads the Bible they must learn to make the proper
applications. Proper applications necessitate distinguishing between what is
"right" and what is "wrong." Paul said concerning
God’s word, “All scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto
all good works” (2 Tim. 3:16-17). This article presents
the profit of God’s word as seen in DOCTRINE, Reproof, Correction,
Instruction In Righteousness and in Equipping the
christian unto every good work.
Scriptures
Governing Our Collective Worship You may never have heard about
"Spontaneous Singing" as
practiced in some churches. It could be that you've have observed one singing
so loudly they drowned out the song leader and wondered if there were
scriptures that might be used to correct such. Perhaps you would be interested
in the scriptures that authorize a song
leader and a church DOING THINGS DECENTLY and in
order during worship. If so,
then you'd be interested in this brief study.
Let Us Get You A New Kind Of Preacher! Those full of carnality (works of the flesh) accuse the faithful unjustly with wicked intent, spread strife with their mouths, and set an example of evil for others to imitate (cf. 3 John 10-11). They have a goal, an objective, and will sacrifice the truth and brethren to achieve it! These are looking forward to and working towards division in order that they might have their own way, and that with the “kind of preaching” that lacks application and pleases the ungodly (cf. 2 Tim. 4:1-5). Understand that the longer the church postpones (DELAYS) dealing with them scripturally the closer they get to their unscriptural goals (cf. Rev. 2:20). There is nothing more carnal, and full of the works of the flesh, that I can think of at this age in my life than brethren who work to stop applicable preaching and teaching. They will stop at nothing to get the “new kind” of preacher. Old warnings need to be issued! As in the past there will always be bigger churches somewhere ready to aid the pattern of apostasy and provide the “new kind” of teachers and preachers. That is how apostasy is able to continue. Brethren beware! It is quite possible that you know of such things happening among us.
The Way
of Integrity Psalms
119 This Psalm is often avoided because of its length. This
study begins with eight points on integrity with God. Follow these application
is made from each of the remaining sections. When free from the reproach of
inconsistencies
we can have DELIGHT in God’s word as a source of joy in our lives.
Understand that it is on the grounds of your integrity that you may plead to
God for protective care against the wicked (Ps. 119:121-128). Because he did
not want to wander from God the scriptures would be his COUNSELORS (lit., the
men of his counsel) to establish his ways. These are but a few of the good lesson
presented through studying this Psalm. Why not read the article and while doing
so read it along with your Bible?
The
Appreciation Of Godly Sisters In Christ The tremendous value of our sisters in Christ is set
forth in this article. Beginning with the honor that is due to faithful women
in Christ, the study sets forth the various duties enjoined upon them in
regards to their family and service rendered to the church that Christ built.
Children and family members must practice piety towards their “own” and requite
their parents,
Paul said (I Tim. 5:4). Moreover, they are to be ready unto every
good work (Eph. 2:10, I Tim. 5:10, Titus 3:1, 2:14). Christians who are ready
and yield their bodies unto God as instruments of righteousness in sacrificial
service are fulfilling the perfect will of God (cf. Rom. 12:1-2, 6:13). They exemplify those whom God
takes pleasure in and favors because they fear Him (cf. Ps. 149:4, 147:10-11).
These are the ones who caN be taught, and have been
(Ps. 34:11-15). Their
glory (boast) is in understanding and knowing GOD WHO DELIGHTS IN
loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth! (Cf. Jer. 9:23-24).
Obedience unto righteousness is what God takes pleasure in, thus these are the
scriptural reasons why all of our godly sisters are appreciated. Why not study
the nine points of application directed towards their being scripturally
appreciated?
Why We
Rejoice With One Another God DELIGHTS OVER over His people to do them good (De. 28:63). The
Psalmist said, “Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright
in heart” (Ps. 97:11). We are commanded to rejoice with those who rejoice, and
to weep with those who weep, being of the same mind one toward another (Rom.
12:15-16). Our being sorrowful when one is arrogant and suffers is different
from sharing joy and sorrow as Paul spoke of. If one of us suffers because we
remain arrogant and obstinate then our tears will be the tears of Jeremiah if
we love them (cf. Jer. 13:17). However, you will find such “rejoice with”
applications in this article as (1) I Can Rejoice With One Who Is Faithful Whom
I Know
God DELIGHTS
Over To Do Good; (2) I Can’t Rejoice With Another When I See The
Vanity Of The World; (3) I Can Rejoice With One Who Rejoice In Truth; (4) I Can
Rejoice With One Who Wants God’s Instruction, Counsel, And Eye Upon Them.
How Will God
Feel About You When You Ask Him For Help? Do you know
someone who is in trouble and needs God’s help? In this brief study the
scriptures are related to three
important questions dealing with those times when we need, desire, and ask for
God’s help: (1) When you want God’s help how fast do you want Him there? (2) When we need Him to DELIVER US how far do we want Him
from us? (3) How do you want God to feel about you when you ask Him to help
you?
The Way
of Integrity Psalms
119 This Psalm is often avoided because of its length. This
study begins with eight points on integrity with God. Follow these application
is made from each of the remaining sections. Understand that it is on the
grounds of your integrity that you may plead to God for protective care against
the wicked (Ps. 119:121-128). He hated every false way! In answer to his
prayers the
hope of DELIVERANCE was founded upon his being free from the
dominion of iniquity! Because he did not want to wander from God the scriptures would
be his counselors (lit., the men of his counsel) to establish his ways. He was
afraid of God’s judgments --- instead of fearing his persecutors he fears God’s
judgments! These are but a few of the good lesson presented through studying
this Psalm. Why not read the article and while doing so read it along with your
Bible?
Vindication Based Upon One’s Righteousness, Integrity This study is linked with a prior article and is a continuation of integrity as defined from Psalms 119, as well as other Psalms. For the first article see the introduction. In this study you will find such points as: (1) Pleading for protection against the wicked, (2) One’s hope for DELIVERANCE, (3) Asking God for vindication, (4) Who is fit for communion with God, (5) What preserves when in distress, (6) The “I Haves” of integrity, and (7) David’s integrity.
Local
Church Autonomy This is Lesson Six
in our Series: "Fundamental Lessons on the Church." Lesson Six:
"Local Church Autonomy." Scriptures emphasizing local church autonomy
or independence are presented along with the needed applications for the present
day. In this lesson there is a list comprising the work of the local church and
this "is" what the elders oversee as elders! This lesson shows that the churches of Christ
do not practice DENOMINATIONALISM. It is
impossible to build a religious organization consisting of many local
congregations under the oversight of a single administrative body by God's
simple plan for governing His church! Neither elders or
evangelists, separately or in any combination can by God's simple plan find
authority for building such religious organizations.
What You
Can And Will Do In Christ This brief study should offer assuramce to Christians that their efforts to serve God
faithfully are attainable, as well as being greatly aided by others' prayers on
their behalf. What one can and will do by remaining faithful in Christ is
declared through the words of Paul's prayer for the church at Colossae in Col.
1:9-12. Here are the key thoughts: A. Be filled with knowledge, all wisdom and
spiritual understanding. B. Walk worthy, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in
every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. Here is one's DESIRE to please God. C. Strengthened for
attaining all steadfastness and patience, with Joy. D. Joyously giving thanks
to the Father. Following is a "Check Your Spiritual Growth With Self-Test Questions" giving further emphasis to
our growth and development into mature children of God. The stated
"goal" of
our efforts is seen in Philippians 1:10-11.
What
To Tell Your Mate When They Are Guilty of Wrath Christians need to
study and then be honest and make the right applications to one another, all
family members, and especially with their own mates (Cf. I Th. 5:14). The stubborn and unrepentant heart DESPISES the ricches of God’s
kindness, forbearance and longsuffering!
God Turns The Way Of The Wicked Upside Down This lesson considers the path of the wicked that is a familiar topic throughout the Psalms. You will learn about the wicked by the following: (1) God thwarts the way of the wicked (Ps. 146:9); (2) God puts the wicked in great fear because He DESPISES them! (Ps. 53; Lev. 26:14-33); (3) Accusers are filled with their own ways (Ps. 109). This section tells you exactly what will happen to the wicked; (4) You will learn about the purpose of their traps they set for the righteous; (5) God overthrows the best of secret counsel (Ps. 64).
Reply
to a response on "Questions on Witchcraft" A respondent has present
the idea that there was race upon earth who did not have Adam and Eve for their
genealogy. She claims to be of this so called "other people." The
reply shows how her claim doesn't fit with the scriptures in the Bible. She
claims Satan is a Christian ideal and not theirs. The reply shows that man has
known the DEVIL since the beginning of
time. He is a real spiritual being! There are but two kingdoms spiritually. The
kingdom of Christ, and the kingdom
of Satan.
The mark
of the beast, 666, Rev.
13:16-17 (A respondent has stated
that people are going around preaching the number 666 about everything. He
states that people are even looking for the "mark" on the foreheads
of others and requests that something be said about this. The material puts the
"mark" in the context (historical setting) where it belongs! The DEVIL attempts to destroy Christ's church by
using Rome and the false prophet.)
The Paths of
Mercy The subject of God’s great mercy is connected with the
things that He delights in. God delights in Loving-kindness, Justice and
Righteousness, thus the necessity of our glorying in these things in order that
we might receive His mercy! Moreover, God’s mercy is for those who fear Him
(Ps. 103:17-18). We must remember that it is in the practice of mercy itself
that we receive back from God (Ps. 18:25-27). Along with these there is a
checklist of applications on God’s kindness that includes honor and DIGNITY (esteem).
What To Tell Your
Mate When They Are Guilty of Wrath Christians need to study and then
be honest and make the right applications to one another, all family members,
and especially with their own mates (Cf. I Th. 5:14). Read this article to
understand what happens to one who is guilty of willful and perverse DISBELIEF of the truth.
What You
Can And Will Do In Christ This brief study should offer assuramce to Christians that their efforts to serve God
faithfully are attainable, as well as being greatly aided by others' prayers on
their behalf. What one can and will do by remaining faithful in Christ is
declared through the words of Paul's prayer for the church at Colossae in Col.
1:9-12. Here are the key thoughts: A. Be filled with knowledge, all wisdom and
spiritual understanding. B. Walk worthy, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in
every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. C. Strengthened for
attaining all stedfastness and patience, with Joy. D.
Joyously giving thanks to the Father. Following is a "Check Your Spiritual
Growth With Self-Test Questions" giving further emphasis to our growth in knowledge and DISCERNMENT.
The stated "goal" of our efforts is seen in Philippians
1:10-11.
After
Baptism, Then What? One important point
in this article instructs new Christians to recognize Paul's instruction in I
Cor. 5:11 and apply DISCIPLINE to any
Christian that does not lead a faithful life. The material offers appropriate
encouragement and warnings for those recently baptized for the remission of
their sins.
A Case
Study of Mourning Sin: This article
explains in detail what it truly means to mourn the sins we see others
commit. For example, one point given is
we mourn the sins of others when we are willing to
lay aside the pride that over rides the necessity of church DISCIPLINE, I
Corinthians 5:2,6. The steps necessary for both the
local church and individuals to initiate withdrawal are stated from Matthew
18:15-17, I Cor. Chapter 5, and 2 Thess. 3:14-15. Several applicable points are
presented.
Go ye
therefore and make disciples of all the nations… Explaining
how one truly becomes a DISCIPLE of
Christ.
God Turns The Way Of The Wicked Upside Down This lesson considers the path of the wicked that is a familiar topic throughout the Psalms. You will learn about the wicked by the following: (1) God thwarts the way of the wicked (Ps. 146:9); (2) God puts the wicked in great fear because He despises them! (Ps. 53; Lev. 26:14-33); (3) Accusers are filled with their own ways (Ps. 109). This section tells you exactly what will happen to the wicked. God clothes the wicked with shame and DISHONOR! (4) You will learn about the purpose of their traps they set for the righteous; (5) God overthrows the best of secret counsel (Ps. 64).
What To Tell Your
Mate When They Are Guilty of Wrath Christians need to study and then
be honest and make the right applications to one another, all family members,
and especially with their own mates (Cf. I Th. 5:14). Read this article to
better understand the consequences of willful and perverse DISOBEDIENCE.
(1)
Jesus Is King of the Jews And All Men; (2) The Israel
Of God Today Here are two short newspaper articles. Jesus is not only the king over the Jews
today but He is everyone’s king. He rules today from heaven and has all
authority in heaven and upon earth (Read and understand ~ Lk. 10:22; John 3:35;
5:22-27;17:2,10; Matt. 28:18-20; Eph. 1:19-23). The modern state of Israel is
not like the Biblical theocracy that the Israel of old at one time was.
Moreover, the spiritual Israel of God today is the church that consists of both
Jews and Gentiles serving God by faith in Jesus as the Son of God. Why not read
these two articles and begin to see the error in the DISPENSATIONAL, premillennial viewpoint.
Bible
Endings For Torn Relationships Five
important Bible relationships are presented while giving emphasis to the
importance of entreaty and reconciliation. The relationships discussed in this
article include Cain & Abel, Esau & Jacob, Saul & David, Paul &
Barnabas and Euodia & Syntyche.
Stated goals for entreating are: 1. To be of the same
mind, Phil. 2:2; 2. To be at peace, I Th. 5:13; 3. To understand the outcome of DISSENSION. It
strengthens the enemy of the gospel; the weak when pulled in to DISSENSIONS are
caused to stumble; 4. To repent and return to the work, Rev.
3:19-20; 5. To use with older men, I Tim. 5:1; 6.
To implement with God's wisdom which is easy to be entreated, Ja. 3:17-18. Thus one is to be
both approachable and easily persuaded to do that which is right.
Vindication
Based Upon One’s Righteousness, Integrity This study is linked with a prior article
and is a continuation of integrity as defined from Psalms 119, as well as other
Psalms. For the first article see the introduction. In this study you will find
such points as: (1) Pleading for protection against the wicked, (2) One’s hope
for deliverance, (3) Asking God for vindication, (4) Who is fit for communion
with God, (5) What
preserves when in DISTRESS, (6) The “I Haves” of integrity, and (7)
David’s integrity.
Let Us Get You A New Kind Of Preacher! Those full of carnality (works of the flesh) accuse the faithful unjustly with wicked intent, spread strife with their mouths, and set an example of evil for others to imitate (cf. 3 John 10-11). They have a goal, an objective, and will sacrifice the truth and brethren to achieve it! These are looking forward to and working towards DIVISION in order that they might have their own way, and that with the “kind of preaching” that lacks application and pleases the ungodly (cf. 2 Tim. 4:1-5). Understand that the longer the church postpones dealing with them scripturally the closer they get to their unscriptural goals (cf. Rev. 2:20). There is nothing more carnal, and full of the works of the flesh, that I can think of at this age in my life than brethren who work to stop applicable preaching and teaching. They will stop at nothing to get the “new kind” of preacher. Old warnings need to be issued! As in the past there will always be bigger churches somewhere ready to aid the pattern of apostasy and provide the “new kind” of teachers and preachers. That is how apostasy is able to continue. Brethren beware! It is quite possible that you know of such things happening among us.
What does
the New Testament teach on divorce? Anytime that one desires to study the matter of scriptural DIVORCE they should
consider the applicable passages from the New Testament. My advice to anyone is
that they read these verses first, and do so without getting into philosophical
discussions that do not take these scriptures to heart. God's word is truth
(John 8:32; 17:17). I've listed them here for that very purpose, so why not
just take time to read them and read them from your Bible as well? I caution ~
avoid emotional arguments based upon "I feel like it should be this
way," or "I think in my heart that such and such will be allowed or
overlooked by God" (Pr. 14:12; Lk. 6:46).
Helping to
Avoid Divorce When You
Know It’s Coming Just like in the world, yet among members
of the church one spouse will often say that they have fallen out of love with
the other. When this is not dealt with scripturally, and immediately, then the
next step is they quit assembling and soon leave the church altogether (see
Heb. 10:24-26 for the eternal consequences of doing such). When such begins and
progresses we know there’s going to be DIVORCE! This article sets
forth a pattern that I’ve seen develop among members of the church for many
years now. They do not consult God’s word and seek scriptural counsel from the
faithful. Instead they rush to the world and seek out those who offer them a
quick worldly solution to ensure that they can escape their marriage, and often
with financial security. Sin is added to sin in such cases and the inevitable end
in sight is DIVORCE. Read this
article with a view to offering scriptural aid to troubled marriages in the
church and thus enabling them to avoid the sin of DIVORCE.
The
Majority Know Another Jesus The church at Corinth gladly tolerated
fools who taught another Jesus and different gospel, Paul said (cf. 2 Cor.
11:4, 19). It is possible for one to
read the trifling literature of fools and possess a completely false view of
Jesus. Read the Gospels for your self and see what He
really did do and teach. Here’s a start with applications from the Gospels
themselves that show the stark differences between what most think Jesus taught
and what He really did teach! Verses are presented that deal with: (20) DIVORCE must be
for the cause of fornication…
What You
Can And Will Do In Christ This brief study should offer assurance to
Christians that their efforts to serve God faithfully are attainable, as well
as being greatly aided by others' prayers on their behalf. What one can and WILL DO by remaining faithful in
Christ is declared through the words of Paul's prayer for the church at Colossae
in Col. 1:9-12. Here are the key thoughts: A. Be filled with knowledge, all
wisdom and spiritual understanding. B. Walk worthy, fully pleasing Him, being
fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. C.
Strengthened for attaining all steadfastness and patience, with Joy. D.
Joyously giving thanks to the Father. Following is a "Check Your Spiritual
Growth With Self-Test Questions" giving further
emphasis to our growth and development into mature children of God. The stated
"goal" of our efforts is seen in Philippians
1:10-11.
The List
That Justifies The Ungodly Using the instruction from Prov. 9:7-9
that says, “Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate you…” this article deals with the ungodly who have no real concern for the
whole of God’s commandments and doing all He requires (cf. Ps. 119:160). A
major point on reproofs and rebukes combines the above passage with the Lord’s
warning, “Give
not that which is holy unto the DOGS, neither cast ye your pearls
before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend
you” (Matt. 7:6). These DOGS and swine have no regard or use for instruction
from God’s word, which is holy. Moreover, their mistreatment of one
who gives instruction from His word can be severe!
"What
went you out…to see?" This is a lesson on dress. What it means to
present one's self as a living sacrifice, acceptable to God, holy, …and not be
conformed to this world (Rom. 12:1-2) is
viewed in the light of proper dress and conduct. The kind of conduct that shows respect for oneself, for
others, and manifests one's self control ((I Tim. 2:8-9). Paul commanded
the men to pray "without WRATH AND DOUBTING" (I Tim. 2:8). We
are to be free of murmuring and disputing (see Phil. 2:14).
"What
went you out…to see?" This is a lesson on dress. What it means to
present one's self as a living sacrifice, acceptable to God, holy, …and not be
conformed to this world (Rom. 12:1-2) is
viewed in the light of proper dress and conduct. The kind of conduct that shows respect for oneself, for
others, and manifests one's self control ((I Tim. 2:8-9). Paul commanded the men to pray "without
wrath and doubting" (I Tim. 2:8). We are to be
free of MURMURING AND DISPUTING (see Phil. 2:14).
Hating
Homosexuality This article from 1999 relates to the meeting between Jerry
Falwell and the so called gay Christians. The press presented them as "gay
Christians" meaning that they were practicing homosexuals and lesbians.
The purpose of that meeting was to reduce violence and hatred toward
homosexuals. The purpose of that meeting was to reduce violence and hatred
toward homosexuals. When the press presents practicing homosexual and lesbians
as Christians who present themselves in good standing with God, then the
contradictions from a religious point of view must be exposed! And that's what
the article does. It shows clearly how "practicing" homosexuals and
lesbians are not to be accepted or fellowshipped in the church. Many young
people are taking ACCEPTANCE, TOLERANCE and
DIVERSITY INSTRUCTION to mean that
there is nothing wrong "morally" with being gay. You will hear them
say, "What’s wrong with being gay?" Such I believe is the aim of the
homosexual activists. Tell your children that being taught
"tolerance" does not make sinful acts right. It changes nothing! Such
instruction in school should never leave the impression that one should not,
cannot or does not have the right to hold the conviction that homosexuality is
perversion.
What You
Can And Will Do In Christ This brief study should offer assuramce to Christians that their efforts to serve God
faithfully are attainable, as well as being greatly aided by others' prayers on
their behalf. What one can and will do by remaining faithful in Christ is
declared through the words of Paul's prayer for the church at Colossae in Col.
1:9-12. Here are the key thoughts: A. Be filled with knowledge, all wisdom and
spiritual understanding. B. Walk worthy, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in
every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. C. Strengthened for
attaining all stedfastness and patience, with Joy. D. Joyously giving thanks to
the Father. Following is a "Check Your Spiritual Growth With
Self-Test Questions" giving further emphasis to our growth in knowledge
and ability to discern both good and evil. To do this the Christian must get past
carnality and the works of the flesh that make us dull of hearing, and spiteful
(envy, strife, DIVISIONS)
of one another (I Cor. 3:1-3). The stated
"goal" of
our efforts is seen in Philippians 1:10-11.
The mark
of the beast, 666, Rev.
13:16-17 A respondent has
stated that people are going around preaching the number 666 about everything.
He states that people are even looking for the "mark" on the
foreheads of others and requests that something be said about this. The
material puts the "mark" in the context (historical setting) where it
belongs! The Devil, Satan is introduced as a great, fiery red DRAGON as he attempts to destroy Christ's church by using
Rome and the false prophet.
"What
went you out…to see?" This is A LESSON ON
DRESS. The brief study first looks at WHAT
JESUS SAID ABOUT CLOTHING. It presents some of His teaching in
Matthew 6, the Sermon on the Mount concerning "anxiety" and dress. An
application is drawn from His use of
"clothing" as a metaphor in warning against false religious teachers,
Matt. 7:15. A very important lesson is drawn from His
teaching concerning the hypocritical Jewish leaders
who were skilled in identifying their "own" holy signs of DRESS, yet so unskilled in listening to God's
word and identifying "proper" conduct. What it means to present one's
self as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God (Rom. 12:1-2), is viewed in
the light of proper dress and conduct. The kind of
conduct that shows respect for oneself, for others, and manifests one's self
control (I Tim. 2:8-9).
The
Majority Know Another Jesus The
church at Corinth gladly tolerated fools who taught another Jesus and different
gospel, Paul said (cf. 2 Cor. 11:4, 19).
It is possible for one to read the trifling literature of fools and
possess a completely false view of Jesus. Read the Gospels for your self and see what He really did do and teach. Here’s a
start with applications from the Gospels themselves that show the stark
differences between what most think Jesus taught and what He really did teach!
Verses are presented that deal with: ( 11) bad conduct comes from the heart,
thus only flatterers and those who stand to gain for themselves blame ALCOHOL,
DRUGS, “ADDICTIONS” for one’s bad conduct…
Light
Beer Is Not So Light! Perhaps you've
wondered what the alcohol content is in light beer.
In this brief article you will find an answer to that important
question. Dear reader do not believe every thing that
you hear concerning light beer. And especially comments to this effect,
"What's the big deal after all it is only light beer?" Why not read
this article and give careful consideration to the scriptural
warnings about the deceitfulness of alcohol, and its attendant state
of DRUNKENESS and addiction?
What You
Can And Will Do In Christ This brief study should offer assuramce to Christians that their efforts to serve God
faithfully are attainable, as well as being greatly aided by others' prayers on
their behalf. What one can and will do by remaining faithful in Christ is
declared through the words of Paul's prayer for the church at Colossae in Col.
1:9-12. Here are the key thoughts: A. Be filled with knowledge, all wisdom and
spiritual understanding. B. Walk worthy, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in
every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. C. Strengthened for
attaining all stedfastness and patience, with Joy. D. Joyously giving thanks to
the Father. Following is a "Check Your Spiritual Growth With
Self-Test Questions" giving further emphasis to our growth in knowledge
and ability to discern both good and evil. To do this the Christian must get past
carnality and the works of the flesh that make us DULL OF HEARING, and spiteful
of one another (I Cor. 3:1-3). The stated "goal" of our efforts is
seen in Philippians 1:10-11.