WHAT IS TRUTH? It is not that Christianity is good as much as it is Truth is good. The result of truth is good. “Truth comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” Truth originates with God. Truth is the criteria for establishing truth. Jesus Christ is Truth. Truth redeemed mankind and the truths of God’s Word are…
“The real battle in life takes place in the soul, for the soul.” – C. S. Craig Recognition, Affirmation, Approbation Recognition and the need for approval are deep-seated in the soul of humanity. The need for affirmation is a necessary ingredient in all of us. Approbation, however, is one manifestation of the lust-patterns of the soul, and has been an…
“Genesis is where we find ourselves – our completeness.” – C. S. Craig INTRODUCTION The Bible is the most important Book ever written. The Bible does not seek to prove itself – it simply states the amazing facts of true reality as provided by the inspiration of the only Living God, who Created from nothing the heavens and the earth….
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:17). SPIRITUAL GIFTS Jesus bestowed ‘certain gifts’ on the Apostles only. Matthew 10:1, “And having summoned His twelve disciples, Christ gave them authority over unclean spirits (demons), to cast them out, and…
By way of introduction: Adam and Eve had no need for the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. They were created in perfect environment. Their knowledge was virtually unlimited because it came from God Himself. Adam & Eve are the only human beings who did not have human parents, a childhood, or relatives. Adam and Eve fellowshipped with…
Humanity’s sin nature vs. the Holy Spirit is a ceaseless inner conflict in every believer. Each believer by his/her own personal choice determines who controls their soul-thinking at any given moment – every step of the way through the details and situations of life. The nature to sin is inherent in every human being at birth, and passed down from…
In 2 Timothy 4:7,8, Paul makes several fantastic statements regarding his course (God’s plan for his life), both now and forever. Our course as believers (God’s plan for our life) is to follow Jesus through obedience to Bible doctrine, and by following His mandate for us to grow spiritually under the teaching ministry of the local church. Paul set the…
“The Plurality of Majesty” The word “Trinity” is not found in the Scripture, but the concept is biblical. The concept of the Trinity is firmly established in both the Old and the New Testaments. “And now the Lord God (YHWH – The Father) has sent Me, and His Spirit” (Isaiah 48:16). Generally, the Old Testament uses the word YHWH to…
If you have decided to trust Christ as your personal Savior – Congratulations! You have just made the most important decision of your life.