Posts from 2026
Helpers of the Truth
In John’s third epistle he commended Gaius for helping traveling brethren, such as providing lodging and helping them on their journey, saying. “We therefore ought to receive such that we might be fellow helpers to the truth” (III John 8) KJV/ The NKJV uses the term “fellow worker.” Of course, the truth does not need our help to make it better, or more complete and sufficient, or more acceptable to man. (II Tim. 3:16,17) But it does need our help…
Inflation and Salvation
In 1945 a loaf of bread cost 9 cents, a gallon of gas 15 cents, a new car $1000, and a new house $4600. These prices doubled by 1955. Today, over seventy years later, these items cost more than twenty times as much. Everyone is concerned about inflation. It affects most everything of value, except what is the most valuable. Air is free. We pay to filter it, cool or heat it, but air is free. Water is free. We…
Why Some Fall Away (Part 2)
SOME ARE INFLUENCED BY THE WORLD. The devil is always working to deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting to lead them astray. He uses every means at his disposal to accomplish his evil work. Actually, he works harder to lure those who are in Christ than he does those who are not. The latter are already under his dominion. Temptation is ever before us. Illicit sexual relationships are vividly portrayed on the screen with the implication that such are normal…
Why Some Fall Away
“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” (I Cor. 10:12) It is obvious that this is a stern warning about the possibility of apostasy. Another warning is found in (Hebrews 3:12,13) which states, “Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; but exhort one another daily, while it is called Today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.” There…
Wrong is Wrong!
In consideration of the many standards of right and wrong in our world, the Christian believes that the only standard we know is right and cannot be wrong is the Word of God. Last week we considered how that right is always right. This article emphasizes that wrong is always wrong. Wrong is wrong even if you don’t get caught. From “little things” like littering the highways, breaking the speed limit, not being completely truthful, etc. to more serious things…
Jesus Took After His Father and His Mother
We may say of a baby, “He looks like his mother.” As he gets a little older and develops a personality, we may say, “He took after his father.” Jesus was God’s Son (divine) (Jn. 3:16), yet He was Mary’s Son (human) (Matt. 1:18-25). So, which was it—human or divine? Did Jesus take after His Father or His mother? Both! A baby is completely his father’s son and, completely his mother’s son. We can see traits of both in any…
When We Love the Lord
When we love the Lord we do not sit around and try to figure out which of His commandments we do not have to obey. “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” John 14:15 When we love the Lord we do not seek excuses to stay away from worship services. Love says, “I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Ps. 122:1 When we love the Lord we do…
Judge Not That You Be Not Judged
It is outright dishonest, misleading, and sinful to deliberately take scripture out of its context, making application in a way that never was intended by the inspired writer. The above title of this article, taken from Matthew 7:1, is quoted often by those who do not want to be condemned for the practice of sin, or for advocating some doctrinal error. How tragic that many have concluded that affirmation of truth and condemnation of error would be condemned by our…
How Long Must I Be Faithful?
After a person hears, believes, repents, confesses, and is baptized into Christ, the journey is not over, but is just beginning. Many times, those who obey the Gospel and become Christians quickly realize that life continues to have its challenges or new ones even more so because Satan is more determined than ever to drag them away from the Lord. That is why the scriptures spend so much time teaching us about remaining “faithful” to the Lord. When we hear…
A Mother’s Day
Mothers of faith instill faith in their children and are praised by God for their godly service (2 Tim. 1:5). As we honor our mothers today, please notice some of the things with which a mother’s day ought to be filled. A day of joy. The day of giving birth to new life is a great day of joy and gladness (Jno. 16:21). Yet, even while motherhood brings joy it is also attended with sorrow. Mary, the mother of Jesus,…
How Would You Rate Yourself?
Self-examination is important when we worship (I Cor.11:28). Self-examination is important as we live the Christian life (I Cor.13:5). Self-examination is important in making necessary corrections and improvements in our life (James 1:22-25). Self-examination is important if we want to pass the final examination on the last day (Rom. 2: 5-11). Let’ s be honest with ourselves as we evaluate our commitment to Christ and the church. Underline your answer. Keep it confidential if you choose. Prayer– How often do…
Warnings About Deception (Part 2)
Last week we began this article on how we can deceive ourselves. Two ways mentioned were: (1) If we think we can practice sin and still be saved, and (2) If we think we can sow one thing and reap another. Another route of self-deception is when we think we are better than we really are. In Gal. 6:3 we find this statement, “For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” This statement…
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