Two Bible chapters very commonly misunderstood are Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8. Both of them deal with very similar topics, and are extremely timely in our day. Remarkably, these chapters can be easily understood if they are read and studied together. But when they are read in isolation, out […]
Some have been incorrectly led to believe that while addressing the subject of marriage, divorce and remarriage in 1 Corinthians 7, Paul is merely expressing his own opinions, rather than the inspired commands of God. Is this true? Does Paul “cast off” the guiding hand of the Holy Spirit […]
When we inform people of what the Bible teaches, are we engaging in “hate speech?” For example, if a gospel preacher or Bible class teacher reads Rom. 1:26-27 during a public sermon or class, is he violating restrictions against “hate speech?” That passage reads: “For this cause God gave them […]
Of all the great books out there, the Bible is well worth your time to read and study carefully. It has enriched the lives of millions down through the ages, and continues to encourage and inspire ordinary people to live great lives. What is it about the Bible, that makes […]
I have long believed that denominationalism is one of Satan’s most effective tools, even though when I say that, the denominationalists gasp in disbelief. They seem to think that “the more churches, the merrier.” It never seems to occur to them that the multiplying number of churches, with their various […]
A wise, experienced farmer surveyed his new wheat crop, and noticed something dreadfully wrong. There among the young wheat plants were tares, weeds which look deceptively similar to wheat. He knew at once what had happened. This was not a bad batch of seed with two or three imposters in […]
People who grow and mature are people who ask questions. I taught a college course in Business Law for about 10 years, and I could always tell the students who would do the best in the class. They usually sat near the front, were always tuned into the lectures, and […]
Paul commanded Timothy to “speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine,” (Titus 2:1). Our doctrine is our teaching, our spiritual instruction. The word “sound” means healthy, strong, reliable. If the foundation of a house is sound, it is solid and dependable, holding up as intended, capable of supporting […]
Question: When and how often should Christians partake of the Lord’s Supper? Why do some churches do this weekly, others quarterly, others annually, etc. Does the Bible shed any light on this? Answer: This is a subject about which we frequently receive questions. That is probably because man has so […]
Sometimes we hear it argued that we should never say that a person is wrong in what they believe, or that a particular denomination is wrong. They say, “The Bible says don’t judge!” It is wrong to say that others are wrong, or that certain religious teachings are wrong, if […]
A Common Misunderstanding Corrected