There are towns scattered across our land that bear the name “New Hope.” We do not know why such a place would receive such a name, but we do know it says something that was good. You had rather see a town called that than one that would be called “No Hope.” In your New Testament, you will find some people in situations where there was “no hope.” This is said of those who were Gentiles (Eph 2:12). Peter would speak of a “living hope” when he says, “Blessed be the God and Father of...Continue reading
Month: June 2026
Sing or Play?
In 2 Timothy 2:15 the Record reads, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” There are times when religious people never seem to be able to distinguish between the testaments or dispensations of God. Many are still confused about what the New Testament authorizes when it comes to music in worship rendered to God. What saith the Scriptures? Acts 16:25, “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.” Rom. 15:9, “…for this...
Why We Fail to Be Involved in Personal Evangelism
All of us have heard sermons admonishing us to be faithful in fulfilling the Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20). Because of our failure to do so, we often soothe our consciences by financially supporting preacher training schools or missionaries overseas. While these are truly noble endeavors, it does not excuse our roles as individual to be personally involved in winning new converts to Christ. Others may say they live a good moral life in front of friends and co-workers and that is enough. While it is commendable to live such a life, this alone will not...Continue reading