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Editorial – Two Key Texts for Our Time

September 25, 2018 by John J. Grosboll

A key text that was present truth during the days of John Wesley was that without holiness no man will see the Lord.

Editorial – Who Are Loyal?

April 24, 2018 by John J. Grosboll

The one who is loyal will refuse to obey earthly powers if they require him to violate a command of God.

Editorial – The Law of Moses, Part II

March 29, 2018 by John J. Grosboll

The writings of Paul explain the ceremonial law as contrasted with the moral law, which is the law that defines right from wrong. Paul says, “I would not have known sin [what sin is] except through the law.” (Romans 7:7.)

From Darwin to Hitler

March 28, 2018 by John J. Grosboll

In the 1900s Charles Darwin presented new theories that were different than any other since the world began. One was the theory of evolution. It developed, became accepted, and eventually led to greater crimes being committed in the 20th century than ever before recorded.

God’s Covenant and Law

February 5, 2019March 27, 2018 by Jim Gilley

There has been a lot of interest in the Ten Commandments the last few years in the public. But, what concerns me is that I have not seen the Ten Commandments in very many churches. In fact, it is the churches that have said it is really not important.

Who Will be Ready for Jesus’ Return?

March 27, 2018 by John J. Grosboll

It is and always has been the Christian’s hope that Jesus is coming again. The apostle Paul called it the blessed hope. When Jesus comes again for His children, there will not be any more pain, sickness or death and there will be no more separation or loneliness.

Bible Study Guides – Sin—What is it?

March 26, 2018 by Ruth Grosboll

April 4, 2010 – April 10, 2010 – “Sin is defined to be ‘the transgression of the law.’ I John 3:5, 4. But Christ was obedient to every requirement of the law. … By His perfect obedience He has made it possible for every human being to obey God’s commandments. When we submit ourselves to Christ, the heart is united with His heart, the will is merged in His will, the mind becomes one with His mind, the thoughts are brought into captivity to Him; we live His life.”

The First Commandment

February 4, 2019March 26, 2018 by C.A. Murray

Look at Deuteronomy 6:4: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord.” When you have a singular with a plural, you are talking about the true God. When you have a plural with a plural, you are talking about a false god. It is the same word but a different god. God says, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me [Exodus 20:3].” No false gods before God.

I am a Jealous God

January 31, 2019March 20, 2018 by Jay Gallimore

What is an idol? … An idol can be any object that becomes a person’s compassionate devotion. Some people make idols out of their children and some men make goddesses out of their wives. Some worship their automobiles and lots of others worship their homes or even themselves.

Let These Sayings Sink into Your Ears

March 19, 2018 by Ruth Grosboll

They (the disciples) had such high hopes for themselves of having a place in His kingdom that they mistakenly expected Him to set up His kingdom in Jerusalem. They could not conceive of Jesus being taken from them or of Him suffering such a terrible trial and death.