The Middle Ages featured “mystery plays” that reenacted Bible stories in theaters or public squares. The Reformation replaced theatrics with biblical exposition.The difference was that mystery plays appealed to the senses, while the preaching of the Word of God made its appeal to faith, “the evidence of things not seen.” About the Lord Jesus, Peter […]
The question has been debated for centuries. So is it even worth asking: Who was it that first felt the blowing of the Spirit’s inspirational wind across his spirit and so eloquently contemplated the surpassing glories of the New Covenant and its blessed Mediator? I KNOW THE ANSWER—and so do you. It could not be […]
In the Epistle to the Hebrews, “we see Jesus” crowned with glory and honor seated at the right hand of the majesty on high. He is there for us, our Great High Priest. It is good for us to look up and see Him there, and have our gaze fixed on Him; for in this […]
Melchizedek having been mentioned in 5:6ff, the writer finds himself somewhat embarrassed to proceed with his exposition because of the state of the believers to whom he writes. He, therefore, breaks off into a parenthesis which occupies the remainder of ch. 5 and most of ch. 6. It seems that this section is not so […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]