In 1 Cor. 2:14ff, the apostle Paul describes three kinds of people, as seen by their response to the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is instructive to clearly understand these three types, and to honestly ponder which best describes each of us. (1) The Natural Man – Now the natural […]
Last week Marvina and I had the privilege of attending the Annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University, in Henderson, Tennessee. One of the most significant annual events in our brotherhood, this lectureship is in its 82nd year. The lectureship featured about 156 speakers, and drew attendees from around the world. […]
For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ, (Col. 2:5). When we are absent, the work must go on. And when we stop and think about it, we would […]
Every healthy, growing congregation pays great attention to its young people — and does it without doting. The members recognize that the young people represent the future of the congregation, and they also comprise a vital part of the present. There are two extremes with regard to our young people […]
In Rev. 7:4 we have the following: “And I heard the number of them that were sealed, a hundred and forty and four thousand.” To be “sealed” is a figure for their conversion to Christ, since Paul plainly said that Christians (members of the church of Christ) have been “sealed […]
Sometimes asking the right question is harder than answering it. Correctly framing and phrasing a precise question requires one to think clearly about the issue. It will involve a grasp of the subject under consideration, and an appreciation for the process of approaching it. It may require the ability to […]
Maybe you’ve heard the saying, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” One of the truly great blessings showered upon us from our merciful God is the chance for a new beginning. The night darkness fades, the dawn appears, it’s a new day, a new chance, […]
Three Types Of Men