Individual Responsibility in Salvation - MP3 - 4/18/16
Some people teach that babies can be baptized on the basis of the faith of the parents. Others act as though they should be treated as righteous because they have family members who are godly or...
View ArticleLove for Truth - 4/25/16
Our society has little respect for objective truth. In a survey of university students, most told a man he had the right to believe he was 6'5" (he was 5'9"), Chinese (he was a white Caucasian), and a...
View ArticleWhat Does It Mean to Be in Christ? - 4/2/16
What does it mean to be "in Christ" and what blessings are found "in Christ"? Can we receive forgiveness, salvation, reconciliation, the grace of God, and the hope of eternal life outside Christ? What...
View ArticleGoals of Parents for Children - 5/9/16
Parents have many goals for their children. Some want their children to become wealthy, popular, or influential civic leaders. Others just hope their children will grow up to be good citizens, have...
View ArticleDuties to Government - MP3 - 5//16/16
Civil government faces major turmoil. Rulers sometimes forbid that which they should encourage and encourage that which they should forbid. Often innocent people are penalized or treated unfairly while...
View ArticleWhen Should We Have the Lord's Supper? - 5/23/16
When and how often should Christians remember Jesus' death in the Lord's supper (communion)? Should we commune on the first day of the week (Sunday) or on the seventh-day Sabbath? Denominations may...
View ArticleTo Whom Do New Testament Teachings Apply? - 5/30/16
Who is required to obey the instructions of the gospel? Does the New Testament apply universally to all people or only to Christians, disciples of Christ, members of the church? Should people of every...
View ArticleThe State of the Dead – 6/20/16
People often wonder about the state of the dead between death and the judgment. The Bible teaches that Jesus will return and will judge all men for their lives. Then each one will receive eternal life...
View ArticleBible Principles of Morality - MP3 - 6/27/16
How should we determine what conduct is moral or immoral? What principles show what is morally right or wrong? The Bible is God's absolute standard of authority to reveal His will, yet we must study to...
View ArticleMiracles for Today? - 7/4/16
Many devout people claim that miracles still exist today. Some believe in miraculous healings, tongue speaking, or direct guidance of the Holy Spirit. They may say that miracles are needed to produce...
View ArticleWhat Is Saving Faith? - 7/11/16
The Bible speaks of people who are saved by faith, but it also mentions others who have faith yet are not saved. What then is required in order for a person to "believe to the saving of the soul"...
View ArticlePrayer to Mary - MP3 - 7/18/16
Was Mary born without original sin (the Immaculate Conception), and did she live a sinless life? Was she always a virgin even after Jesus' birth (Perpetual Virginity)? Is she a Mediatrix and...
View ArticleMarriage definition and sexual morality - 7/25/16
Our society has become increasingly confused about the meaning of marriage. This confusion reflects itself in rampant violation of principles of sexual purity, which principles are based on the meaning...
View ArticleSignificance of Jesus' Resurrection – 8/1/16
Why is the resurrection of Jesus fundamentally important to the Christian faith? What evidence does it give us about Christ as Lord, Son of God, Deity, and Savior from sin? What can we learn about our...
View ArticleService to Others - True Greatness
Most people think that, in order to be great, they must be wealthy or popular or famous. Others think they must have great talent in athletics or business. Still others think in terms of political...
View ArticleLocal Church Involvement – MP3 - 8/15/16
Does the Bible teach Christians to be identified with a specific local church? When they move, should they seek to be recognized as part of a church in their new location? Should they attend the...
View ArticleWhat Does God Require After Baptism?
Being a Christian requires a lifetime commitment to serve God faithfully. Baptism places us in a covenant relationship as Disciples of Jesus. What responsibilities and duties do we accept when we...
View ArticleWhat Does It Mean to Love God? - 8/29/16
Jesus once said that loving God was the greatest command of all (Matt. 22:37,38). No doubt most people, who believe in God, will affirm that they love Him. Many people regularly express their love for...
View ArticleThe Thief on the Cross and Baptism - 9/5/16
People who believe in salvation by "faith only" often claim that the thief on the cross proves that baptism is not necessary to receive the forgiveness of sins. Was the thief saved under the gospel of...
View ArticleCriticizing Other Religions - 9/12/16
We frequently hear people say, "I don't believe in criticizing other people's religion." Some people become angry when people criticize their beliefs. Surely we should not condemn beliefs that are...
View ArticleThe Sabbath and the Old Testament Today?
Should Christians today keep Old Testament laws, such as the seventh-day Sabbath, circumcision, animal sacrifices, and holy days, or did Jesus remove or abolish that law so that we should only obey New...
View ArticleDoes God Exist? - 9/26/16
Most people, at some time in their lives, wonder about the existence of God. Many refuse to believe in God, because they do not want to obey Him. Some have doubts because the Bible says they cannot see...
View ArticleLying and Deceit - 10/3/16
What are some ways people may be guilty of lying and deceiving others? What causes people to tell lies or deceive, and what consequences can result? What must we do to overcome dishonesty and learn to...
View ArticleLife after death - 10/17/16
Long ago someone asked, "If a man dies, shall he live again?" This question has challenged men of all ages. "No!" is the answer of many people. They believe man has evolved from lower animals. So, like...
View ArticleDuties to Civil Government - 10/24/16
Civil government faces major turmoil. Candidates for office are often guilty of immorality and corruption. Often innocent people are penalized or treated unfairly while criminals escape punishment....
View ArticleImportance of Voting in Elections - 10/31/16
How important is it for citizens to vote for candidates of high moral character who respect God and His word? What does the Bible say about the responsibilities of rulers and our need for rulers who...
View ArticleImportance of Authority in Religion - 11/15/16
In many areas of life we all need proper sources of guidance. Standards of weight and measure, for example, tell us exactly how much we should receive when we pay for a “pound” of meat or a “gallon”...
View ArticleGambling - Moral or Immoral?
From time to time our law-makers discuss whether or not to legalize still more gambling. But civil rulers cannot make a practice morally right. The morality of a practice can be determined only by the...
View ArticleObserving Christmas and other holy days – 12/5/2016
Denominations commonly observe and celebrate religious holidays in the name of Christianity and worship of Jesus Christ. What does the Bible teach about such holy days as Christmas, Easter, and Lent?...
View ArticleCreation or Evolution - 12/12/16
The Bible teaches that man was created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26,27). The unproved theory of evolution claims instead that man gradually evolved from lower animals. Supposedly an accident...
View ArticleCornelius and Salvation - 1/2/17
Does the conversion of Cornelius and his household prove that sinners are saved by faith alone without baptism? Does the coming of the Holy Spirit on Cornelius prove people are saved before baptism, or...
View ArticleUndenominational Christians Today? - 1/8/2017
Peter, Paul, and other first-century disciples were Christians, but what denomination were they members of? None at all! Denominational division, as we know it, did not exist in the first century....
View ArticleFollowing Jesus – Lessons in Discipleship – 1/16/17
Following Jesus is a workbook or Bible class study booklet on the fundamentals of discipleship. It discusses topics such as worship, prayer, church attendance, moral issues, family and other...
View ArticleModern Israel and the 2nd coming of Jesus – 1/23/17
Are events in modern Israel a sign of Jesus’ second coming? In the Old Testament, God promised Abraham that His descendants, the Jews, would inherit the land of Palestine (Genesis 12:7). Many people...
View ArticleHow to Test the Validity of Bible claims - MP3 - 1/30/17
What methods should be used to test the validity of a message that claims to be from God? Do people sometimes use invalid proofs or tests? What about majority opinion, family beliefs, or personal...
View ArticleAstronauts and Faith in God – 2/6/17
Many people claim that faith in God is unscientific and unreasonable. They claim that educated scientists have disproved the Bible or at least do not believe in God. Yet astronauts, who are highly...
View ArticleDiscussing Religious Differences
When people disagree about religion, often one person will refuse to discuss the subject saying, “I never argue about religion.” Or someone may say, “I just don’t believe in religious debates.” Surely...
View ArticleFree Bible Study Workbbook on Ephesians - 2/20/17
We have just placed on our web site a free Bible study workbook on Ephesians. We now have free class books on many Bible books. These free Bible study books include questions, assignments, and study...
View ArticleGift of the Holy Spirit: Holy Spirit baptism? - 2/27/17
What is the gift of the Holy Spirit? Is it the same as Holy Spirit baptism? Do all saved people have it? Do all saved people speak in tongues? Is it the indwelling of the Holy Spirit? How can you...
View ArticleJesus and the Characteristics of Deity
Do the Scriptures claim that Jesus possessed the unique characteristics of God? Has He existed eternally as the eternal Creator? Is He all-powerful (omnipotent), all-knowing (omniscient), and...
View ArticlePreachers Wearing Honorary Titles
The Bible uses many different terms for preachers, such as “evangelist,” “teacher,” and “minister.” But consider some of the titles people today sometimes use. Some groups generally address a preacher...
View ArticlePharisees: Obedient or Self-Righteous Hypocrites? - MP3
Did Jesus rebuke the Pharisees because they believed in strictly obeying God's law or for following human tradition? They were self-righteous, trusting their own goodness to save them not seeing their...
View ArticleHow Many People Will Be Saved?
Most of us want to believe that we and all our friends will be saved. Some people believe that everyone will be saved. Others think that the majority will be saved, so they just go along with the crowd...
View ArticleWhy We Need Forgiveness
What are the consequences of sin and why do people need forgiveness by the blood of Jesus Christ? Can the gospel overcome guilt, fear, alienation, and eternal punishment? Does it offer salvation, joy,...
View ArticleShould We Follow Our Family Religion?
Should a person just accept the religion of his parents as his own religion? Sometimes people sing: “Give me that old-time religion. It was good enough for Mother, so it’s good enough for me!” Others...
View ArticleCreation: Literal History or Myth and Legend? - MP3
Is the Genesis account of creation literal history and fact, or is it symbol, myth, and legend? Are the days of creation literal days or long ages ("Progressive Creation")? Can the Bible teaching about...
View ArticleHow Much Should Preachers Be Paid?
Should gospel preachers receive financial support from churches? Some religious groups teach that it is wrong for a church to pay preachers. In other cases, preachers get paid so much they become...
View ArticleCounting the Cost of Discipleship
Many people profess to become Christians without realizing the sacrifices and commitment required. Jesus warned that the cost of discipleship may involve everything we have. Are we willing to live the...
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