Saul, whose name was later changed to Paul, was a persecutor of the church. Upon one such crusade, as he was on his way to Damascus, Jesus appeared to him in a great light. The confrontation convinced Saul that Jesus was indeed the Christ. In deep remorse, Saul neither ate nor drank for three days. …
Monthly Archive: March 2024
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Mar 22
THE INSPIRATION OF THE BIBLE
When pollsters survey a population with the question, “Do you believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God?” the majority (in this country) answer “Yes.” However, when asked of their idea regarding its inspiration, the replies are quite diverse: “In thought, but not in word;” “Some of it is, but some of it isn’t;” …
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Mar 15
“PRE-PICKED”
A certain college had two geography teachers. As each received a list of their students before the new classes met, the first teacher went through the list assigning each student a final grade of either passing or failing. However, the second teacher made a list of class requirements (weekly tests, a grading scale, mid-term and …
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Mar 08
THE BIBLE and THE CHURCH
TERMS. The church (which means: “called out”) is called out of darkness into light (1 Peter 2:9- 10). The church is also called: Kingdom (Colossians 1:13); body (1 Corinthians 12:27); household (1Timothy 3:15); bride of Christ (Romans 7:21); and more. THE BEGINNING OF THE CHURCH. In Ephesians 3:10-11, it is clear that the church was …
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Mar 01
DESCRIPTION OF THE JUDGEMENT
The sobering words of a song which is often sung are these: “There’s a Great Day coming, a Great Day coming, There’s a Great Day coming by and by.” The renown statesman Daniel Webster, upon being asked for the most sobering thought he ever had, replied: “To stand before God at judgment.” Indeed, this ought …
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