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If a Divorced Person Remarries, Does He Sin?
First, we point out the obvious biblical teaching that no adulterer can go to heaven: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10: “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor … Continue reading
‘For The Show’
Theatrical performances require lots of preparation in order to be successful. Efforts to ‘set the stage’ are needed to make a play, skit, or musical production effective. Much work is done ‘for the show.’ Unfortunately, many religious folks also like … Continue reading
What Does Legalism Mean?
Currently, “legalism” is a popular subject. But just exactly what is meant by “legalism”? We often are made to wonder if all those who firmly preach anti-legalism are agreed as to the meaning of legalism? Let us consider three possible … Continue reading
What Did the Text Mean Then?
When Jesus was asked about marriage, divorce, and remarriage in Matthew 19:4-6, Jesus quoted from Genesis 2:24 and, in essence, said that it means the same thing today: “Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning … Continue reading
Who is Living in You? Luke 13:24-30
The main focus of chapter 13 is the concept of “repentance.” God has given humanity His word, His promises, His commands, and His instructions. But too many people are either ignorant about His commands are they simply don’t want to … Continue reading
The Springfield Presbytery
In the early 1800’s, as our new nation was going through its development, the men of the restoration movement were also struggling with how to return to the scriptures. Barton Stone in Kentucky, with six other ministers, broke away from … Continue reading
The Church Is Important
If you were to ask the generic Protestant if one can go to heaven without being a member of their respective group, they are most assuredly going to say “Yes.” And, of course they are right. But if you were … Continue reading
LEARNING FROM JOB 1
The book of Job is one of the five books of poetry in the OT (sometimes referred as books of wisdom), along with Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon. In this two part study we will consider just a … Continue reading
Let’s Not Mistake What Some Mean by Tolerance
Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian declared war on establishments which wished to decline services to those of the LGBT community. Aaron and Melissa Klein, owners of Sweet Cakes bakery, were driven out of business by a lawsuit in the wake of … Continue reading
Everything Happens for a Reason???
When something out-of-the-ordinary happens, many people say, “Everything happens for a reason.” What do they mean by that statement and is that true? Is it a biblical idea? Whether or not one realizes it, that statement comes from the idea … Continue reading