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...
Author: Keith Dixon
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
Mother’s Day
Mother can create within us the greatest emotions. When many speak or think of their mothers most eyes will begin to weep. I know that there are some who would not agree with this. They may not have known their mothers or their mothers treated them badly, but for the most part many have very found memories of their mothers. There is one case when one person had such respect and love for their mother-in-law that we use their language in many marriage ceremonies today. Ruth said to her mother-in-law, “Entreat me not to leave...Continue reading
The God of All Comfort
In Second Corinthians chapter one verse three we find these words, “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.” What a wonderful verse, full of consolation, calmness, and completeness. When one studies the context of this passage it really has more meaning. Let us study the context of this passage. First Paul tells us why He is the God of comfort. He comforts us when we are in trials. God is there when we are going through everything the devil has to...Continue reading
For What Are You Looking?
We all are looking for something. When I go golfing, I have to look for the golf ball. When I go fishing I look for where the fish are. We also are looking for a house. You may be looking at something for your house; it might be carpet, paint or wallpaper. Sometimes I have to look for the car keys, or my glasses. When we are in the depths of looking could we say that we are seeking these things? While these things are physical, what about the spiritual side? Do we seek the...Continue reading