666

Who is the coming world ruler known as the “beast?” Speculation abounds. Actually no one can know who the beast is until after the Rapture of the church: “And then shall that wicked be revealed, […]

The Old Leaven

In the Bible, leaven symbolizes sin. Christians are new creatures in Christ and ought to demonstrate this by righteous living: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are […]

Foolishness

In the second century, Justin Martyr wrote: “Many spirits are abroad in the world, and the credentials they display are splendid gifts of mind, learning, and of talent. Christian, look carefully. Ask for the print […]

Temptation’s Limit

Two alcoholics were converted. One testified, “From the moment I trusted Christ to save me, and deliver me from the enslaving habit of strong drink, I have never had the slightest desire to drink anything […]

Discipline

Paul was like a man in training…ever prepared to give his best in the race. He understood that this demanded discipline…self-control. But he wanted the prize and counted all sacrifices worthwhile. Eternal rewards meant more […]

Perilous Times

Most students of the Bible do not have to be convinced that we are living in perilous times. The splitting of the atom has given man the power to bring about total destruction. In addition, […]

Therefore

When you find the word “therefore” in the Bible, it is a good idea to read the preceding verses and find out what it is there for. In the text above, this linking word reaches […]

Abounding Iniquity

Some expect the world to get better and better until the Kingdom of God is proclaimed on earth. Since this theory is without Biblical foundation, it will never see fulfillment. Instead, the world will continue […]

Stumbling Blocks

This chapter raises an interesting question of conduct. The Christians in Corinth were facing the issue of whether or not to eat meat that had been offered to heathen idols. There was nothing wrong with […]

Increased Knowledge

For centuries it seemed as if the world slumbered. Thousands of years passed without major changes in most areas of life. Paul and Columbus sailed in similar ships though their voyages were nearly fifteen hundred […]

The Purifying Hope

“What difference does it make if Jesus is going to return?” a minister asked. Sadly, he had missed one of the greatest incentives for holy living given in the Bible. The constant expectation of the […]

Take Wrong

Here is a forgotten verse. Few obey its teaching. But think of the conflicts that would be settled if a revival would bring this verse into daily experience. Lawsuits would be dropped. Feuds would be […]