Have you ever met Harry? He is one of those fellows who is not so very interested in the worship service or various activities of the church. The first thing Harry does after he is ushered to his seat in church, is settle down as comfortably as possible. Then he struggles through a tradition prayer. […]
Before we present the outline proper in regard to our subject, let us set forth the principle of God’s Word that truly governs our subject. The principle is this, that our friendships must reflect the bond of friendship between God and His people in Christ Jesus. This implies that our friendships have their basis in […]
Suffering is an aspect of human life. Suffering is common to all men. Most people do not want to talk about this aspect of their life. They would rather ignore this harsh reality. It is therefore, strange that young people would desire to discuss this subject. Young people are foreigners to physical pain and suffering. […]
I. What is Idolatry? A. Idolatry is to worship someone or something other than the one true God. (Cf. H.C. L.D. 34) 1. Who is the one true God and how do we know him? a. His identity 1) He is Jehovah, the God of Israel in all ages. 2) He is the God and […]
The voice that we hear in the material below belongs to Quek Kok How, a member of the Gospel Literature and Tract Society of Singapore. He has taken the Christian name Francis, and thus signs his own work. He is twenty one years old, of Chinese descent, and has been a Christian for about eight […]
The theme of our convention speeches is expressed in the words of the apostle Paul: “Redeeming the time.” We should note briefly the use of the concept time in this epistle to the Ephesians by the apostle. In the first chapter of this letter the apostle speaks of eternity in contrast to time. This contrast […]
Are you a faithful disciple of our Lord? Is it possible to be faithful and only be a disciple outwardly? Is discipleship related to the whole matter of one’s church membership? Is church reformation only possible where men and women of faith clearly perceive the meaning and requirements of a disciple of Christ? Is faithfulness […]
“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” John 10:11 In this passage from the gospel of John, Jesus is addressing the Jews and is stressing the truth that He is the Messiah. The promised Messiah had come and this is He, Jesus of Nazareth. As the Messiah Jesus […]
Luke 23:44 “And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.” That darkness was the speech of God at the cross. God’s voice prevailed over the land for three long hours. That speech of God was devoid of love and grace. It was God’s […]
“Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.” -Matthew 10:34 The essence of Christmas is Immanuel. Christmas as an historical event can, of course, never be repeated. Mary and Joseph went to the city of David nearly two thousand years ago and there […]