Respect For Leaders
Unredeemed human nature has not improved over the centuries. Even within the body of Christ, unredeemed human nature appears and causes dissensions, sometimes even divisions. It was so in the early days of the church, and the apostle Paul wrestled with it. From his day to this, some in the so-called cause for purity have […]
Corrected Self-Esteem
Some years ago, there appeared a new twist to understanding the conversation Jesus had with a man of the law. The account is recorded in Mark 12:28-33: And one of the scribes came, and having heard them, reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of […]
The Rule of Accountability
Too many people delight in avoiding responsibility. “Don’t blame me. It’s not my fault,” or “I will take responsibility for myself, never mind.” It seems to be engrained in the human personality. If you are acquainted with the Bible at all, you know that in Genesis, the first book of the Bible, the account is […]
The Christian World View
The United States Space Center was excited when the probe to Jupiter entered what scientists thought is Jupiter’s atmosphere. Perhaps by now, they have a report. They anxiously awaited the electronic transmission of whatever data the probe might find. For centuries men have pondered the universe. Centuries ago the Lord called Abraham out under the […]
The Calamity Of Carnality
The church is really a voluntary community. It is quite different from a country. A citizen of a country normally is born a citizen. He becomes a citizen involuntarily. Not so in the true church! To be a member of the church requires a choice. During the Reformation Period, the Reformers agreed between themselves that […]
Knowing The Unknowable
Our minds are somewhat like an unfathomable lake. No one has yet been able to measure the depth of the human mind. Philosophers have reasoned without conclusions. They have tried to determine how we think, but no one seems to know. Scientists have researched the relationship of the brain to thought processes. They also have […]