Apologia, the Greek word that is the root of Apologetics, does not in this case imply an admission of guilt or regret but a desire to make clear one’s belief or position (Webster). In gospel work it is the utilizing of explanation along with proclamation in an effort to “convince the gainsayers” (Titus 1:9), that […]
Emmaus Correspondence School’s newest course, written by Dr. David Reid, provides the reader with an introduction to Christian Evidences through twelve well-constructed chapters. Each of the chapters is titled with one of the major questions people ask about Christianity. The course is written in an easy-to-understood style, but neither that nor its brevity should lead […]
James W. C. Fegan, the Boys’ Friend, was born April 17, 1852, and brought up in a Christian home in Southampton, England. In 1865 the family moved to London, and on his thirtieth birthday James entered the City of London School, where he won high approval. In 1869, on leaving school, he entered a commercial […]
There is a strong controversy going on between Christians concerning the Millennium and the future of Israel. Are all of the promises to Israel fulfilled in the Church or does Israel have a future as a part of God’s people in the Millennium? Is Israel still in a covenant relationship with God or is she […]
A picture is worth a thousand words. The Lord knew that long before we coined the phrase. In fact, He designed us that way in order that we might not only fill our brains with details, but that we fill our hearts with the glories, wonders, and joys of all that He is and all […]
The forward of this book explains that this originated as a series of expository sermons delivered to the congregation at Asbury Road Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa. They first appeared in abridged form as journal articles in Bibliotheca Sacra, and now in their current format. The Seven Last Things examines chapters 19 to 21 in […]
Light cannot be understood. After centuries of investigation and experimentation, the worlds finest scientific minds have failed to grasp its true nature. You may recall from your studies in high school physics that light has dual properties. Sometimes it behaves like a wave and at other times like a particle. Light is both visible and […]
“And He began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto Him a great multitude…And He taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in His doctrine, Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow…” (Mk. 4:1-3). What a beautiful illustration of the Word of God was given […]
“The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times” (Ps. 12:6). The Lord uses the picture of refined silver to emphasize to us the purity of His Word. This silver is not only tried in a furnace, but it is purified seven (not a random […]