Sermons and Biblical Studies

People who are in the rut, the circular grave, find that it is getting harder for them to change. They used to have spells when they were emotionally moved. Their wills got over on the side of God, and they really meant to make themselves into good Christians by the grace of God. But those … Continue reading “APATHY;
CHANGE”

Fundamental Christianity in our times is deeply influenced by that ancient enemy of righteousness, antinomianism. The creed of the antinomian is easily stated: We are saved by faith alone; works have no place in salvation; conduct is works, and is therefore of no importance. What we do cannot matter as long as we believe rightly. … Continue reading “ANTINOMIANISM”

It is ironic that men will spend vast amounts both of time and of money in an effort to uncover the secrets of their past when their own future is all that should really matter to them. No man is responsible for his ancestors; and the only past he must account for is the relatively … Continue reading “ANTHROPOLOGY;
HISTORY: FUTURE MORE IMPORTANT”

Some people have a temper. We blame it on our Irish grandfather or on something else; but it’s a plague spot. I remember a man who had a very high spiritual testimony and became a leading pastor in his denomination. One night at a board meeting, he lost his temper like a mule driver and … Continue reading “ANGER;
TEMPER: LOSS OF CREDIBILITY”

Our Protestant churches have never been very enthusiastic about the Bible references to the many kinds of angels and angelic beings which make up the Lord’s heavenly host. Because we do not see them, we generally do not discuss them. There seem to be many Christians who are not sure what they should believe about … Continue reading “ANGELS:
IGNORANCE ABOUT”

Anyone who wants to can put a film of unbelief over his or her eyes and thus deny the existence and activity of angels. But in doing so, he or she is denying clear biblical teaching. Some protest the discussion of angels, saying, “Let’s be practical!” By which they mean, “Let’s limit our considerations to … Continue reading “ANGELS:
DENIAL OF”

I am among those who believe that our Western civilization is on its way to perishing. It has many commendable qualities, most of which it has borrowed from the Christian ethic, but it lacks the element of moral wisdom that would give it permanence. Future historians will record that we of the twentieth century had … Continue reading “AMERICA:
SINFULNESS”

I challenge the idea that we are advanced. I know the majority of modern educators, newspaper writers, TV personalities, radio reporters, politicians and all the rest do not agree with me. Nevertheless, I challenge the idea that we are any further advanced than they were in the days of Jesus. If we are so advanced, … Continue reading “AMERICA:
PROBLEMS; MODERN DAY; PROGRESS”

Plato has somewhere said that in a democratic society the price wise men pay for neglecting politics is to be ruled by unwise men.… In America, for instance, there are millions of plain men and women, decent, honest and peace loving, who take their blessings for granted and make no effort to assure the continuance … Continue reading “AMERICA:
LIBERTY; CURRENT ISSUES: LOSS OF FREEDOM”

The human heart lives by its sympathies and affections. In the day that will try every man’s works how much we know will not come in for much consideration. What and whom we have loved will be about all that matters then. For this reason we can never give too great care to the condition … Continue reading “AFFECTIONS;
SATISFACTION”