What Are We Seeking?

The Bible makes it clear that there are two different types of life that a man can choose to live.  One is a righteous life that is demonstrated by living in obedience to God’s Word.  The other is a wicked life that is lived in rejection of God’s Word.  Each person must choose his own

Faith That Would Not Burn (Part Two)

At the appointed time, the Chaldeans followed the order of Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 3:7).  However, what about the Jewish young men?  The Bible records that certain Chaldeans came to Nebuchadnezzar and said, “There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king,

Faith That Would Not Burn (Part One)

There are numerous accounts in the Old Testament that are still very useful for our learning today.  After all, Paul made it clear, “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope” (Rom. 15:4).  One of those great accounts is found

Walking Worthy Of The Lord

I have a feeling that many who read this article will echo my sentiment when I say that none of us are truly worthy of the Lord.  Jesus’ sacrifice was not because mankind had been so good, but rather because mankind had been so bad.  Paul did a masterful job of describing the deplorable state

The Children Of Disobedience

It does not take long for one to read the writings of Paul and see his great love for the souls of men.  On one occasion, Paul gave a strong warning to the Christians in Ephesus.  He wrote, “For this we know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater,

The Captain Of Their Salvation

There are many different occasions in which the Bible records details of our Savior.  Each of those references is worthy of our attention and study.  After all, Christians should be striving to be more like Jesus on a regular basis.  The writer of Hebrews stated, “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower

The House That the LORD Built

Long ago, the Psalmist wrote, “Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain” (Psm. 127:1). The great lesson is that with the LORD there is strength and security. Away from the LORD, there is vanity. This truth was

Light Affliction

When one studies the life of Paul, it is hard not to come away with admiration for his great dedication. When he persecuted the church, Paul believed wholeheartedly that he was doing the will of God. “And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God

No Prophet is Accepted in His Own Country

Early in the earthly ministry of Jesus, the Lord addressed a problem that hindered some from accepting the truth.  After teaching in Galilee, the Bible records, “And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up:  and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for

No More Hypotheticals

For many years, preachers in American congregations of the church of Christ have tried to warn and prepare the brethren of hardships that were to come.  Different verses have been used to emphasize the growing threats.  Take for instance the following, “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2