It has been a favorite project that teachers have given to elementary students—a shoebox diorama. A hole is cut in the top of the box to let in light and another hole in the end for viewing. Then the child is intended to use his creativity (aided usually by those shoebox veterans, Mom and Dad) […]
While it is true that worship is in the realm of the spirit, that does not mean that the body and soul are left behind. It only means that they are subservient to the spirit. Obviously there is the necessity of definite preparation of the whole person in view of engaging in this highest exercise […]
In our increasingly busy world, visitation is becoming a forgotten ministry. Why is it so important? 1. We visit because of the scriptural principles involved. Both the teaching of the New Testament and the examples of the early Christians show the importance of going “house to house” (Acts 20:20). Note the emphasis of “Go” in […]
Reformed theology differs greatly from Dispensational theology in many respects, not the least of which is whether the believer possesses a sin nature. Holy Scripture speaks carefully and in great detail about the conflict between our sinful nature and the new nature. Some theological traditions have not always fully acknowledged this distinction between the new […]
The question of finance is, admittedly, a delicate one and, for this reason, few seem free to speak about it. Yet the Scriptures have much to say on the subject and no trace of embarrassment can be detected in the writers who handle it. The Teaching of Christ All that Moses taught about giving was […]
In the courtiers of King Saul, we are amazed first at the clearness with which they recognized demoniacal agency in the disconsolate condition of their master; then the frankness, combined, indeed, with the deepest respectfulness, with which they, regardless of the consequences which might arise to them from such a step, announced their opinion of […]
When Jeroboam led the ten tribes in rebellion against Rehoboam, he decided to set up his own religion in the north. He said to the people, “It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem” (1 Ki.12:28, nkjv). God had commanded His people to go up to Jerusalem several times a year to […]
Alcohol is a drug. In fact it is a narcotic drug and the only one that can be legally and freely purchased on the open market. All other narcotics must be obtained from a doctor by prescription. In turn, a record is kept of every prescription signed by a physician in order that the authorities […]
One of the simplest forms of construction is the fastening of two beams together. Men who have never mastered welding or masonry are able to drive nails through wood. Such was the cross.1 The promontory on which the cross was raised would blush to hear itself called a mountain. Although it is the north end […]