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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What a world of worry ours is! Worry is driving people mad and is largely responsible for the alarming increase of mental illness and suicides. Trouble, anxiety, vexations of mind characterize our life, and worry seems to be the most common and natural thing to do. Yet it is the most useless, unnecessary, and harmful […]
Dawn Robinson moved from the open spaces of rural Georgia to Bible college, then on to California, and finally to the fast-paced life in New York City. She found a job with the financial firm Morgan Stanley on the 61st floor of the World Trade Centers. Soon, Dawn found opportunities to witness to Cassie, her […]
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb…” (Rev. 7:9). The question as to whether this is a vision of the Church of Jesus Christ or other groups of believers is a […]