Eternity Before Time

Eternity Before Time

A curious skeptic asked a believer, “What was God doing before He made heaven and earth?” His friend replied, “He was preparing hell for those who pry into mysteries” (Augustine, Confessions, 11.12).   Yet the Bible does tell us about God “before” He made the...
“No Respect of Persons”

“No Respect of Persons”

Respect of persons, prejudice, favoritism, politics—all have been an unfortunate part of man’s existence throughout the centuries. Racism, segregation and divisions between people didn’t originate in the last few years or even in the United States of America. It has...
He That Believes and Is Baptized

He That Believes and Is Baptized

He That Believes and Is Baptized   Jesus taught that baptism is essential for salvation—and this is the Gospel. Though He was without sin, He was baptized to fulfill righteousness and show us the right way. Baptism isn’t just getting into water; it’s a humble act...
Israel in the Bible, Not the News

Israel in the Bible, Not the News

Israel in the Bible, Not the News   There are few topics where religion and politics come together like they do in the case of Israel. Should they? Does the Bible have anything special to say about the nation of Israel that it doesn’t say about every other...
Rush to Charlie

Rush to Charlie

I was in my twenties the first time I heard him. I thought, “Wow! This guy is saying what a lot of us have been thinking!” He was logical, articulate, and not afraid to tell it like it is. And he seemed to come along at just the right time because our country was...