Hindrances to Understanding the Bible

Hindrances to Understanding the Bible

I think that, perhaps, the greatest hindrance to understanding the Bible is that people do not read and study it very much.  Far too many Bibles collect dust and are often used as filing cabinets for valuable papers.  It is impossible to know what is contained in the...
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...
Wealth and a Needle’s Eye

Wealth and a Needle’s Eye

Wealth and a Needle’s Eye   Ask anyone today how life is going and soon you’ll hear about money. It is a big part of life. No wonder the Bible says so much about it, Sometimes we can sympathize with Agur the son of Jakeh. He prayed, “Give me neither poverty...
Why Can’t Every Man Be Right Religiously?

Why Can’t Every Man Be Right Religiously?

Every man could be religiously right if God had said just be religious.  The question arises, do we have a religious standard from God?  If we do, then we must follow it.  If we do not have a standard from God in religion, then each man is free to do as he wishes...
The Power is in the Word of God

The Power is in the Word of God

Every Bible sermon preached and every Bible lesson taught ought to be full of Scripture.  Every Christian ought to know the Scriptures.  This is one reason why it is so important to study the Scriptures daily to be blessed as Psalm 1 describes and II Timothy 2:15...