Oct 22
It is erroneously advanced by some who are pro-instrument that the Greek word for “making melody” in Ephesians 5:19, inherently means to play an instrument. In other words, they say that psallo is defined as, “to touch the chords of a musical instrument.”Reply. While it is true that many lexicons give psallo such a definition, …
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Oct 15
Hebrews 4:12 states quite simply, “The word of God is powerful”–and what a powerful statement that is! To help arrive at a proper comprehension of the power of God’s Word, one should seriously think about what is mentioned in the following: “The worlds were framed by the Word of God” (Heb. 11:3). If one has …
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Oct 08
Since we are to ask God to not lead us into temptation (Mat. 6:13), then it must be the case that God does lead us into temptation (otherwise, Jesus has instructed us to pray a meaningless prayer–which amounts to praying without faith). How then can it be said that God leads us into temptation when …
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Sep 24
Our enemy is Satan (Eph. 6:12), his weapon is temptation (Mat. 4:3; Jas. 1:14) and his chain is sin (Rom. 6:23). Since a priority of man is to abstain from sin (Mat. 5:27-30), then all who know about God and the Judgment Day would want to have all the help, hints and information available to …
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Sep 17
Many are they who believe on both sides of this issue. However, both cannot be true; yet one must be true. What saith the Scriptures of God?(1) “Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth the law: for sin is the transgression of the law” (1 John 3:4). What does this verse say sin is? Sin is the transgression …
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Sep 10
One of the wonderful aspects of humanity that occurs year-round without end is that of giving. People give of their finances, time and attention to others in their birthdays, weddings, graduations, births, illnesses, charities and at Christmas. Giving is one of the attributes which distinguishes humans from animals–they basically take; people give.In the language in …
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Aug 27
Yes, it has been hot! It is these kind of days that brings to my remembrance a certain hot summer day in which I was helping a good friend load the moving van. The van collected and intensified the heat, and the absence of wind made the extreme condition a memorable one. Eventually, one of …
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Aug 20
Abortion is one of the most hotly discussed and emotionally charged issues upon the mind of man. Within our own country, untold numbers have personally agonized at its “fork of the road.” Multitudes follow through, while multitudes of others openly and intensely oppose. Political candidates have run, won or lost upon this issue. Clinics have …
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Aug 06
Our God loves all men (those in the world; those in the church; those who have fallen away [John 3:16; 2 Pet. 3:9])–and so should the Christian (Mark 12:31). While God’s ideal Will is unity in the church (1 Cor. 1:10), unity with sin is condemned (Rev. 2:15-16, 20) and division with evil is upheld …
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Jul 24
Every single human being is either a child of God or a child of the devil. Thus, what a wonderful moment it is when a person becomes a child of God. Yet, is it possible for a Christian to so live as to be lost again? What saith the Scriptures?Galatians 5:4 declares, “Christ is become …
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