Gospel Suffering

Dear Friends,

When we insist on viewing life from our mundane, human perspective, we often complain about the complexities we face. When we filter our view of life, giving serious consideration only to the Biblical, God-view of life, it becomes incredibly simple. An old spiritual hymn complains, “Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen, nobody knows my sorr... [Read more]

Significant Discipleship

Dear Friends,

Does God care what we believe about Him? Does He care what we believe about His truth, revealed in Scripture? When challenged with the direct question, few people would dare to deny that what we believe matters to God, but many of them go right on creating their own version of truth that they believe, often distorting Scripture after Scriptur... [Read more]

Logical Shift of Locus

Dear Friends,

The question of how God ultimately, finally—eternally—saves a sinner has been a topic of debate from the first generation of the New Testament faith. Otherwise we could offer no reasonable explanation for the frequent mention in New Testament writings against the idea that man does something, either mental or physical, to effect his new bi... [Read more]

The Pursuit of Happiness

Our forefathers, who penned “the pursuit of happiness” into the Declaration of Independence, had a far different concept of happiness than 21st Century America. The following quotes come from successful men of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Their vocations are diverse (arts, science, politics, business, and philosophy), yet the... [Read more]

Sylvester Hassel on Charles H. Spurgeon

THE WITHDRAWAL OF MR. C. H. SPURGEON FROM THE BAPTIST UNION OF ENGLAND AND WALES

In Appleton’s Annual Cyclopedia for 1887-88, I find the following very interesting and instructive account of Mr. C. H. Spurgeon’s withdrawal from the Baptist Union of England and Wales

“The Rev. C. H. Spurgeon gave notice of his withdrawal from the Bapt... [Read more]

Doctrine for Dummies – Part 20 – Of the Breastplate of Righteousness

Ephesians 6:14, “and having on the breastplate of righteousness”

The breastplate of righteousness is protection for the heart which is one of the most important organs in the body. Without the heart, you die. It does not matter how strong the rest of the body is; it does not matter how much intelligence and wisdom is stored in the bra... [Read more]

Doctrine for Dummies – Part 19 – Of the Belt of Truth

Ephesians 6:14, “Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth”

The first piece of armor listed is what I call the Belt or Girdle of Truth. Now, I know when most of us hear the word girdle—we think of that garment that our mothers and grandmothers wore years ago and therefore, associate it with something that a woman woul... [Read more]

Doctrine for Dummies – Part 18 – Of the Armor of God (Introduction)

A precious sister has requested that I write some articles on the armor of God as detailed in Ephesians 6:10-18. I am very happy to oblige as this is a very important passage of Scripture and one that seems to become more necessary as time marches on. Below is the passage…please read it:

Ephesians 6:10-13, “Finally, my brethren, be st... [Read more]

Doctrine for Dummies – Part 17 – Of the Fear of God

A precious sister has asked me to write an article on the “fear of the Lord.” I am certainly happy to do this for this is a very important subject. How important is it? Well, if you do not fear God then you will never be wise, faithful and satisfied. You will never possess spiritual understanding. Your life is in great danger of being cut sh... [Read more]

Doctrine for Dummies – Part 16 – Of the Providence of God

The philosopher Doris Day once taught, “Que sera, sera” in other words, “whatever will be, will be.” If Doctor Day’s thinking is correct then everything that happens in life is supposed to happen that way and there is no escape from it. This is an extreme way of viewing life but there is another extreme view that teaches the opposite. ... [Read more]

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