Posts from 2023
The Miracle of Christmas
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:23 This verse is a familiar passage cited around Christmas time, and it sets forth the heart of the Christmas message: the birth of the virgin born Child, who is God come into the world. It reveals the truth of…
What is Life All About?
The first question in the old catechisms children had to learn in church was, “What is the chief end [goal] of man?” The answer: “The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” This is a good biblical answer, for I Corinthians 10:31 states: Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. So we are to…
Is Man Basically Good?
All philosophies and religions stand or fall by their view of sin. If the disease is not properly diagnosed, there will never be a cure. Our view of sin and the extent of its devastating effects upon man will subsequently affect our view of man’s salvation. The Word of God reveals that man is a fallen creature (Genesis 3). By virtue of being created in the…
Revival, The Local Church, and Missions Part II
THE LOCAL CHURCH IS THE SENDER ACCORDING TO MISSIONARY PRACTICE. Workers and the work. “Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work.” The Holy Spirit was securing workers for the work. What is the “work”? At the end Luke tells us they returned from “the work, which they…
Will God Bless America?
An article by Dr. Robert Lescelius This question presents a possibility and a problem. The possibility is that God may not bless America, but the opposite. Judgment is a more realistic possibility. Then there is the problem of the Church. Is she, or can she become, an instrument of blessing? Where do God, the Bible, and the Church fit in the future of America? The…
Marking Men
I once heard an old man of God preach on “marking men for God”. He pointed out that Abraham “marked” Isaac for God, Moses “marked” Joshua for God, Elijah “marked” Elisha, and Paul “marked” Timothy. What he meant by “marking” men for God was “disciplining” or “mentoring” them in “the ways of God”. Once a young preacher experiences the reality and power of the Holy Spirit…
Revival, The Local Church, and Missions Part I
Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said,…