By Cecil Willis Let us begin this article with a question posed by Jesus: “For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his soul, or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matt. 16:26). The implications involved in the answer of this rhetorical question are …
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That’s a Good Question
By Larry Ray Hafley Question: From Illinois: “Matthew 21:42-44-Verse 43 says, ‘The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.’ To what nation did he refer?” Reply: To ascertain the answer to the question, we must: (1) observe the context; (2) determine who the “you” is …
Cornelius: Basically a Simple Case of Conversion
By Larry Ray Hafley Acts 10; 11:1-18; 15:7-11 describe the conversion of Cornelius and his household. The events in the text have a specific purpose. When the whole scene is seen, a plain illustration of the gospel system of salvation is set before us. True, there are exceptional miraculous occurrences, but these all pertain to conditions …
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What is Your Life? (James 4:13-15)
By Austin Mobley This is one of the most searching and sobering questions in all the Bible. James is asking, “Of what character is our life?” The question pleads with man to stop and take an inventory. Before making plans for the future, determine what sort of life you are living, make the necessary corrections, then …