Are you a “conservative” or a “liberal” Christian? I will give you my definition and would welcome yours. My aim is to be as liberal as I CAN be, and as conservative as I HAVE to be. Where the Bible has not given specific instructions, I want to have all the liberty in following whatever
The Salvation Army is very visible at this time of year. Many are asking, “Just who are they?” If you look in the Bible you will not find it. It did not exist until William Booth formed it in London in 1878. In 1899 its charter was issued in New York as “a religious and
In the Old Testament the sacrificial fire “came forth from Jehovah.” This altar fire was ignited by God and was to continuously burn (Lev 6:12-13). For 40 years wherever the tabernacle was moved in the desert wanderings, worship was offered in sacrifices by this divine fire. When two priests, sons of the high priest, offered
When storms and hurricanes are approaching, many warnings of danger have gone out, but some pay no attention or take a chance and are killed. Jesus established His church. He issued many warnings about dangers of false teachers who would lead, people astray: “Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but
“Do you love me more than these?” Jesus asked Peter this question. And He asks YOU the same question today. 1. Do you love the Lord more than your kinsmen? Are you willing to leave your family’s church or religion if it is not authorized in the Bible? Jesus said: “He who loves father or
The scriptures reveal that Christianity has been ordered after a pattern and therefore possess a distinct identity. Back of the pattern and the identity of the church lay the eternal purpose of God. His plan of redemption was foreordained before the foundation of the world. Christ fulfilled it (Eph 1:9-11; 3:10-11); the Holy Spirit revealed
It has been fourscore years, if the Lord tarries until Sept. 3, since this scribe was born. This is normal time for man’s earthly pilgrimage (Psa 90:10). By God’s grace, like Moses, “his eyes are not weak nor his strength gone” (Dt. 34:7). His years have surpassed all his father’s known ancestors. Faith in Christ
In 1829 two men, Wilson and Porter, were apprehended in Pennsylvania for robbing the US mail. They were then sentenced to death by hanging. Later, President Jackson pardoned Wilson, but strangely, he refused the pardon! But can a condemned criminal refuse a presidential pardon? The Supreme Court ruled that a pardon is not complete without
It is not uncommon to read reports of priests’ involvement in sexual sin. It sometimes also occurs with others. Why is this so much more prevalent among Catholic priests than among other church leaders? The cure is found when the cause is discovered. As the old farmer once said, “Kill the spider so his cobweb
Jesus is the only “head of the church” (Co! 1:18). He alone has “all authority” over it (Mt 28:18-19). Peter confessed Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Mt 16:13-18). Jesus blessed Peter for making this good confession, and added that on “this rock” of truth He would build His church. Out