During the summer of 1973, corrupt political practice was on the front page of every newspaper in the United States of America. Under investigation by a special Senate sub-committee was the President himself, Richard Milhouse Nixon. He had engineered what became known as the “Watergate” cover-up, and the committee was grilling his associates under the bright lights of the television …
The Birthday of the Church
FAQ: I have heard it said that the Day of Pentecost (in Acts 2:1 and following) was the “birthday of the Church”? Words have specific meanings, and in any biblical discussion or exposition, defining our terms is critical. The three key words in the above question are “Pentecost,” “birthday,” and “Church.” Let’s start with the “Church.” The Greek word for “church” …
The Birth of the Church
“God set the stage for the Lord Jesus Christ to pull off what is actually the second most monumental event in the history of mankind.” There is no question that the resurrection of Jesus Christ stands alone as the most pivotal moment in human history. God Almighty, The Promise keeper of all promise keepers, kept His Word and infused the …
Parts of the Bible That Are Written to You
In regard to the quality of day-by-day life for a Christian, the subject of the administrations in Scripture is, in my opinion, perhaps more important than any other general biblical topic. Why? Because the understanding or misunderstanding of it affects many vital subjects critical to emotional health, starting with whether or not salvation is permanent. “What does the Bible say?” …
Judgment Day May 21, 2011???
So says Harold Camping, a radio preacher who claims to have calculated this ominous date from information in the Bible. There are so many biblical holes in his theory that space prohibits even listing them. Suffice it to say that there is a primary reason why Camping, many others before him, and many other Bible teachers today who are expounding …
In The Kingdom Now
FAQ: I hear many Christians talk about how we as the Church are now living in and building the Kingdom of God, and I also hear many songs about Jesus now being the King. What about that? Are we now in the Kingdom of God, and are God and Jesus ruling over the world today? Well, take a look around …
Feast of the Old Testament
FAQ: I know people who are teaching that we Christians today are required to observe the feasts and ceremonial holidays that the Jews in the Old Testament observed? Is that true? [To further help you study this subject, we suggest you open up or print off this Administrations in Scripture chart.] Although that idea is not prevalent in what is …
Do I Have to Tithe?
FAQ: Most churches I have been to teach rather emphatically that Christians should “tithe,” that is, give 10% of their income to their church. I have even heard some ministers say that if you don’t tithe, God will not bless you. Must you give a tenth (10%) to the church? What does the Bible say about financial giving? “What does …
Day of Pentecost
FAQ: I have heard it said that the Day of Pentecost (in Acts 2:1 and following) was the “birthday of the Church”? Words have specific meanings, and in any biblical discussion or exposition, defining our terms is critical. The three key words in the above question are “Pentecost,” “birthday,” and “Church.” Let’s start with the “Church.” The Greek word for …
ATTENTION Full Time Ministers of the Gospel
This article is focused upon the monumental event recorded in Acts 2 when, on the Jewish holiday of Pentecost, the Christian Church, the Body of Christ on earth, was born. None of the “about 120” who first received the gift of holy spirit that morning, or the “about 3000” who believed Peter’s subsequent message and were born again shortly thereafter, …