UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE

Can we understand the Bible? Yes, some things are more difficult to understand than others (II Peter 3:16). But someone has said, “It is not the part of the Bible that I do not understand that bothers me, but the part that is so plain I cannot misunderstand!” In Acts chapter 8 we read about

SUFFERING

No one knows who wrote the book of Job … but God is its Author. It is referred to in James 5:11 and is quoted in I Cor 3:19. It is a true history of prosperity, piety, affliction and patience, written before Moses gave the law. Several great questions arise in this book. 1. Is

THE SPARROW

“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten by God” (Lk 12:6). Sometimes a man’s fare is not cake, but “the bread of affliction” (2 Cor 4:17). In such hours it is well to remember the constant concern a loving Father has for His own. Think of it!

THE GOSPEL RE-ENACTED

After you resolve to cease your life of sin (repentance) you must then bury the old man of sin in baptism (immersion) and arise from the water to live a new life in Christ. Obeying The Gospel Romans 6:3-6 Death Burial Resurrection I CORINTHIANS 15:3-4

THE GOSPEL ENACTED

I CORINTHIANS 15:1-8 the Gospel enacted Death Burial Resurrection The GOSPEL is that “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day, according to the Scriptures.” He appeared alive after that on various occasions. The founder of no other religion has an Empty

STRAYING WIFE

I have just completed writing a book: All The Commands of the Old Testament (SIBI, $10). God gave these 2,000+ commands to His people. Most of these commands apply only to the children of Israel, from Moses until Christ’s death on the cross. Christians today are instructed to read the old law of Moses for

DEAR BILLY

Billy, you have told me that you are a Baptist. That is one of the most popular denominations in our country. Many of my friends are Baptists. Did you know that … 1. The words “Baptists,” “Baptist Church” and “a Baptist” are terms not in the Bible. The Baptist Church was begun in London in

HAMARTIA

Unless you know Greek you will not recognize this title: amartia (hamartia). It means to “miss the mark,” translated in English Bibles as “SIN.” Romans 6:23 says “all have sinned.” We have all “missed the mark.” The scriptures of the Holy Bible give us words of truth from God: “Thy word is truth” (Jn 4:24).

GPS

Fog imposed serious danger for ships prior to modern global position systems (GPS). In the early 18th century, British Admiral Shovell was engulfed in a blanket of fog for 12 days as he led a fleet of 21 warships near the rocky shores of the Scilly isles. All his navigators said they were safe. Only

DECORATION OR DIRECTIONS

I rebind and repair old Bibles to help pay for these 250 words each Sunday (cost $420), now in week #350 in our 7th year. Thanks to all who read, and thanks to our blessed Lord for giving us this opportunity to teach His Word to this great audience of eternal souls. Yes, thank you