Can We Trust the Bible?
How do we know that neither corruption (accidental mistakes) nor collusion (intentional changes) took place? Did transmission destroy inspiration?
The Restoration Plea
The Restoration Plea has been taught in our land for two centuries now, yet many in this generation have not heard it. It says:
Let us speak where the Bible speaks and be silent where...
Keynotes of the Books of the New Testament
Reviewing key words, verses, phrases, and messages from the Gospel accounts refreshes our memory (2 Peter 1:12) and helps us to find key ideas as we read.
The Time Jesus Got Sick
There is no record of Jesus getting sick on earth. Perhaps He had childhood colds, the occasional stomach ache, or the flu. We don’t know; the Bible doesn’t say.
The only time Scripture records Jesus...
What Happened on the Long Day of Joshua 10?
The “long day” of Joshua 10:12–14 is one of several miracles in the book of Joshua. The long day was a day that is unique in human history. “There has been no day like...
A Decent Devil?
“It is notable that nearly all the poisonous fungi are scarlet or speckled and the wholesome ones brown or grey, as if to show us that things rising out of darkness and decay are...
Pray for Salvation?
Preachers sometimes invite listeners to pray something such as, “God, I am sorry I have sinned. Please forgive me and let Jesus come into my heart. Thank you for forgiving me and giving me...
Sincerity Is Not Enough
Make absolutely sure you are right, and then sincerely practice it.
The Privilege of Knowing God
Paul confided, “For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have...