When a woman marries, she accepts “the law of the husband” (Rom 7:2). This serious choice binds her under this law for life. Only at death is she freed. Only God, the designer of marriage, can define her obligation. She was created for man as his helper (Gen 2:21; I Cor 11:9). In consequence of
Millions have asked this question. The answer is in Romans 16:16. Jesus said, “Upon this rock I will build my church” (Mt 16: 18). Christ built His church when 3,000 became Christians and were added to it (Acts 2:38-47). The church of Christ was built upon the foundation of Jesus (I Cor 3:11). JESUS CHRIST
Our way of thinking is not God’s way (Isa 55:8-9). We must not assume a thing is of “little importance” to God just because we think it does not matter. Even Jesus did not do or say anything without the Father first giving Him authority (Jn 8:28). How much more cautious must we be when
“The head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God” (I Cor 11:3). In the threefold step from woman to man to Christ to God, it may appear surprising that Paul began at the center. Why? In speaking of the subordination of
“By what authority are you doing these things?” The chief priests and elders asked Jesus this question (Mt 21:23-27). Jesus replied by asking them a question: “I will ask you one question … John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?” Since they could not answer Jesus, neither did He
“Do Not Go Beyond What Is Written” (I Cor 4:6). This command was written to the church in Corinth. They had trouble with division because some did not hold their teaching, their behavior, their worship to the “pattern of sound words” (2 Tim 1:13). Unity among Christians is only achieved and maintained by “speaking the
When Paul preached the resurrection from the dead in Athens (Acts 17:32), some sneered in unbelief. Even the apostles were slow to accept the news that Jesus had been raised from the dead (Lk 24:11), but no one could successfully deny that He did arise. The most detailed record of the resurrection is in I
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
The prophet Hosea (750 BC) summed up the indictment against Israel in one word; “Whoredom.” Israel had done worse than adultery. As a harlot she had prostituted herself with Baal worship for hire (2:12-13). The people were without knowledge of God (4:6) and ignorant of His law (8:12). Hosea rebuked the people of Israel severely
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