A new pope was selected March 14, 2013, professing himself to be “Vicar” (substitute) of Christ. Few realize that the papacy is a fulfillment of biblical prophecy. Catholic dogmas of celibacy of priests and prohibition of eating meats are also prophesied in the Bible (I Tim 4: 1- 4). “The day of the Lord will
It is doubtful that many will know about Uzzah, though he was a prominent leader. He was a prince of Israel chosen by King David to bring the sacred Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The story is told in I Chronicles 13. The ark was placed on a new cart drawn by oxen with
Daniel Webster: I have read the Bible through many times, and now make it a practice to read it through once every year. I pity the man who cannot find in it a rich supply of … rules for conduct. Benjamin Franklin: A Bible and a newspaper in every house, a good school in every
“WINE” in the Bible is a generic term. “Milk” also can have several meanings: buttermilk, sour milk, sweet milk, etc. Wine in the Bible can either be non-alcoholic or alcoholic; either good or bad. Which one fits the character of Jesus Christ, the Son of God? Wine can be either the natural fresh fruit of
This 13 mile stretch of Highway 183 is scheduled to cost $2.2 billion. Work is proceeding according to contracts drawn up by the State of Texas. If contractors receive their pay, they must conform to the specifics in the contract. Inspectors constantly check to assure conformity. Please hear a parable like Jesus taught His disciples
Peter, far from being infallible in doctrine, supposed by many to have been the first pope, committed a basic doctrinal error. Read Galatians 2:11-14. This upsets the false teaching of Peter’s supremacy. He was prominent but not preeminent. His action was not only condemned by another apostle, but he was also self-condemned by not practicing
Father, Creator of everything in heaven and on earth, we bow to give thanks and praise on this Lord’s Day. We humbly thank you for our Lord Jesus whom You raised from the dead on Sunday morning in AD 33. With Christians around the world, we meet to break the bread and drink the cup
Church history is a vital part of the New Testament record. Acts 2 gives the beginning of the church when about 3,000 were baptized. The Lord added more daily as disciples continued in the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread and in prayers (vs 38-47). The number soon came to over 5,000. The Holy
Do you speak curse words by using mild substitutes without realizing it is a sin? Webster calls this “euphemism,” using a less offensive, less direct or distasteful word in place of the name of God, Christ, etc. Webster lists some of these euphemisms: GOSH, GOLLY, GAD – exclamations of surprise, euphemisms for God. DOGGONE, DADBURN
“Let me see your tongue” are usually the first words of a doctor to a sick man. This is one of the first test of bodily health and is equally a good test of a man’s heart and soul. Jesus spoke of idle speech and placed it under condemnation: “By your words you will be