In Paul’s day, his “preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery” encountered opposition on every hand. For faithfully proclaiming the glorious message which had been committed to his trust, he was constantly made to bear affliction … Continue reading →

“Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates…” (Titus 3:1). Who are these “principalities and powers” to whom we must be subject? Well, we know there are different kinds of principalities and powers, since … Continue reading →

“It can’t possibly be the correct interpretation that Paul’s usage of the term ‘accursed’ in Galatians 1:8,9 meant believers could lose their salvation. What is your position on this issue?” “As we said before, so say I now again, If … Continue reading →

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you” (Eph. 4:32). While probably everyone has an idea of what it means to be kind, the precise definition of kindness … Continue reading →

“…the righteousness of God… by [the] faith of Jesus Christ, unto all and upon all them that believe” (Rom. 3:22). Note, the Apostle Paul here does not refer to faith in Christ, but the faith of Christ. Nor does he … Continue reading →

On August 1, 1838 the little island of Jamaica abolished slavery. The historical account of the event reveals that the day before their liberation a large company of former slaves gathered by the seashore to observe the solemn occasion. If … Continue reading →

Many years ago, former president Richard Nixon attended church with a friend who happened to be a clergyman. When the offering plate was passed, the president whispered to his friend, “I’ve forgotten my wallet; could you loan me a bill?” … Continue reading →

Suppose you are driving down the highway. You go around a curve and there in the median is a state policeman with his radar gun. What’s typically your first reaction? Let off the gas and maybe step on the brake. … Continue reading →

The apparent indifference on the part of the multitudes is appalling. Men and women, old and young, carry on as though they expect to remain on earth forever, with utter disregard for the Bible statements, “So then every one of … Continue reading →

A GENTILE WOMAN IN TROUBLE (Matt. 15:21-28) Mark’s account of our Lord and the Syrophenician woman describes how Jesus had sought to conceal Himself from the public but “could not be hid” because this woman, whose daughter was being tormented … Continue reading →

I once had the joy of sharing a clear gospel and leading a young couple to a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Immediately, they began attending our church, but after a few months they stopped coming and … Continue reading →

One of the greatest men in the Old Testament made a serious mistake. While military conquest was still needed, we read in II Samuel 11:1, “…at the time when kings go forth to battle… David sent Joab…But David tarried still … Continue reading →

While living in the dorms during my college years, one night a good-natured pillow fight broke out. It began when the one below me swatted me several times with a towel. My response was to reach for a bottle of … Continue reading →

This author’s eldest brother once managed a company selling Yellow Page ads in different parts of the country. Our youngest brother traveled some distance to go to work for him. The usual process for new salespeople was to go through … Continue reading →

Have you ever been unfamiliar with some kind of food and asked, “What does it taste like?” The inevitable response is, “It tastes like chicken.” Everything doesn’t taste like chicken, but making this comparison is an attempt to illustrate a … Continue reading →

“What is ‘the mystery of God’ in Revelation 10:7?” “But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as He hath declared to His servants … Continue reading →

After the BBS Board of Directors decided to move forward with the Grace Study Bible project, the various board members chose the books of the Bible for which they had an interest in writing notes. Following this, we invited faithful … Continue reading →

“For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers…” (Titus 1:10). Our Apostle Paul has nothing good to say in his epistles about false teachers. He states in this verse that there are “many” of them and that three … Continue reading →

“Did the 12 Apostles ever start preaching the gospel of grace, or did they continue the kingdom message?” If we are to allow Scripture alone to provide the answer, as we should, then that answer must be NO! In order … Continue reading →

“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and … Continue reading →

New Christians are often told they should begin reading their Bible in the Gospels, specifically with the Book of John. This is partly because each Gospel is said to present Jesus differently: Matthew as King, Mark as a Servant, Luke … Continue reading →

“In 2 Thessalonians 1:8, why does it say ‘obey’ not the gospel instead of ‘believe’ not the gospel? I was always told simply to believe.” Considering that a person’s eternal life hinges on it, nothing can be more important than … Continue reading →

“[Albert] Einstein was once traveling from Princeton on a train, when the conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of every passenger. When he came to Einstein, Einstein reached in his vest pocket. He couldn’t find his ticket, so … Continue reading →