A Higher Standard

Read Hebrews 7:4 … Often when the subject of giving is mentioned in a church discussion or Bible class someone will chime in with, “We are not under the law of tithing.” Of course, the inference being that since we are no longer under the Law of Moses Christians can give as and how we …

Being Good: Christian Virtues for Everyday Life

The virtuous person is often highlighted in the Scriptures; in fact, in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament the virtuous person (or a specific virtue) is contrasted with the foolish person as the individual contemplates a path or decision. In the book Being Good: Christian Virtues for Everyday Life, what is typically seen as …

Heapers Weepers

Read Matthew 6:19-21 … Most of us are familiar with the procedures of a court room – the judge and jury, two attorneys – one for one against, and the witnesses. If we are called into court and must stand before the bar, having favorable witnesses speaking for us is VERY desirable; but, it’s the …

Ascertaining Bible Authority

From those that deny that the Scriptures are the sole source of authority to those that stand on the principle of sola scriptura for all their doctrine and practice, everyone that seeks to live a life acceptable to God must account for themselves against the Scriptural record in some fashion. In the study Ascertaining Bible …

Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scriptures

For the Christian preacher that, like Paul, is determined to only know and proclaim, “Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (2 Cor. 2:2), Graeme Goldsworthy has produced a work that is exceptionally appropriate. Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scriptures is an examination of homiletic practice that either places Jesus at the heart, or makes application …

It’s About Faithfulness

Read Ecclesiastes 11:1 … Throughout the Scriptures God has made many promises, and one can find sure truth in Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He …

Send It on Ahead

Read Matthew 6:19-21 … At the beginning of Lesson Four, bro. Black gives a couple of interesting facts. First, during a study the New Testament the topic of money – if the topic were evenly distributed – would occur in at least one in every five verses. That is impressive! Second, when one considers the …

A Testament to Generosity

Read 2 Corinthians 8:9 … Last week we examined some of the Old Testament and saw an emphasis on giving – specifically of wealth. This week we look to the New Testament to see an equally important role placed upon the giving of our wealth. The real bottom line to remember from both Testaments is …