A Necessary Death
“For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. For a testament is in force after men… Read More »A Necessary Death
Series
“What are the Concerns for Christians Regarding ‘Legalized’ Marijuana?”
The chief concern for Christians in all things is to glorify God. Scripture says, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do… Read More »“What are the Concerns for Christians Regarding ‘Legalized’ Marijuana?”
“Reform” Can Go Too Far
If two aspirin tablets take the edge off a headache, then four must be even better. If sixty minutes on the treadmill is good for… Read More »“Reform” Can Go Too Far
Hymn 400 “Take My Life and Let It Be”
What is the greatest degree of commitment you could express toward someone? To say “I would die for you” certainly conveys very great commitment, but… Read More »Hymn 400 “Take My Life and Let It Be”
There’s No Time Like Now For a Good, Old-Fashioned Revival!
“Thus the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. And they took their daughters… Read More »There’s No Time Like Now For a Good, Old-Fashioned Revival!
Is Tithing Commanded in Scripture?
Yes, tithing is commanded in Scripture, but that is not the whole story. Tithing actually began before it was commanded. When Melchizedek blessed Abram, he… Read More »Is Tithing Commanded in Scripture?
Hymn 387 “Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice”
Most of those reading this magazine have, in all probability, known the blessed comfort of the Gospel from their earliest childhood. Brought up in Christian homes by godly parents, they have from their youth known the holy Scriptures, which have made them wise unto salvation through faith in Jesus Christ (II Timothy 3:15).
But what if that were not so?
What if your exposure to the Scriptures had been limited only to the Law (in the narrow sense), and you had not known the Gospel? In the second evening lecture of The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel, Dr. C.F.W. Walther notes that “[T]he Law uncovers to man his sins, but offers him no help to get out of them and thus hurls man into despair . . . . It conjures up the terrors of hell, of death, of the wrath of God. But it has not a drop of comfort to offer the sinner. If no additional teaching, besides the Law, is applied to man, he must despair, die, and perish in his sins.”Read More »Hymn 387 “Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice”
Incomparable!
With His sacrifice, Jesus didn’t bring the blood of an animal, but His own blood. “But Christ came as High Priest of the good things… Read More »Incomparable!
Following in His Footsteps
When selecting a career path, many young people are drawn to the same vocations practiced by their fathers or mothers. This is notable also in… Read More »Following in His Footsteps
Is It Permissible for a Christian to Use Birth Control?
This is something you should discuss with your pastor, because there are different types of birth control, different circumstances, different motives, and different preconceived ideas… Read More »Is It Permissible for a Christian to Use Birth Control?