“HIS OWN PLACE” Winfred Clark, deceased To those who read the Bible this phrase will be familiar. They will remember that it is found in the book of Acts. It is there that Peter was describing the betrayal act of Judas and the consequences of such as act. Notice, “That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place” (Acts 1:25). One could well say that he went to the place of his own choosing. He went where such characters...
Author: Keith Dixon
Bible Class Attendance
Bible Class Attendance Stephen Wiggins (Brethren, this article was submitted for our consideration. To some this article may hit quite hard, but if you have yourself being addressed with the comments the author makes, then I would hope that you would be honest with your attitude toward the Bible Study classes and desire to make the appropriate changes within your heart and life.) I stand in utter amazement as to why so many members of the Lord’s church neglect our Bible study morning and Wednesday nights. By their lack of attendance these Christians show that...Continue reading
Like a Mighty Army
This article came from “The Bible Teaches” Volume VII by Eris B. Benson. He was a teacher at Alabama Christian Junior College while I attended there. This is an interesting article taken from Reader’s Digest February 1955, p. 88. Like a Mighty Army Last Sunday our preacher asked Jimmy Mitchell, just back from two years in the army in Korea, if he’d be guest speaker at the church services. Jimmy refused at first. Then, with a funny light in his eye, he said he would if the congregation sang. “Onward Christian Soldiers” just before he...Continue reading
Now They Shop Around
Terry Frizzell For many years, faithful men have been sounding the alarm at a gradual departure from the truth which is among us. The day has now come where we can no longer be passive about the battle cry. In many instances the distinctiveness of the church has disappeared. This would be a tremendous blessing if it was because the world was now following the truth, but this is not the case. The distinctiveness is disappearing because the church is becoming more like the world. On March 21, 1996, an article appeared in the...
After I’m Gone
Joseph D. Chase Hebrews 11:4 records these amazing words, “he being dead still speaks.” This passage reveals that the good testimony of Able lives on even thought he has gone the way of all the earth (Josh. 23:14) a living legacy from the grave. What will we leave behind to speak for us when we are dead? Will it be like Joshua’s influence that lived on in the generation after his death? “And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred...Continue reading
A Living Hope
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
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
The Importance of Visiting
Sometimes we fail to see the importance of visiting others. But, consider the following situations, and see how we respond to them. A new couple visits our service; maybe a non-Christian. A few people act friendly to them, a few speak to them. The preacher even sends a letter to them expressing our appreciation for them coming to worship with us. We are thankful for them visiting us, but, will they come back again? Or, there is a lonely person sitting in the nursing home. The days grow longer and longer for that person. Days,...Continue reading
Eagles
We use the eagle as a mascot for many a sports team. Many high schools and college use the eagle as their mascot. We consider this bird a magnificent specimen of power, agility, and ability. God uses this magnificent bird as an illustration to His people many times in the scriptures. One is in Exodus 19:4 “Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you unto myself.” Another time in when Moses is giving his farewell address. Deuteronomy 32:11-12 Moses says, “As an eagle...Continue reading