By Larry Ray Hafley In discussions with Baptist preachers on the possibility of apostasy, they often flee and flock to 1 John 2:1,2, “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the …
Yearly Archives: 2012
“The Time Of Your Sojourning Here” (1 Peter 1:17)
By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. Introduction: A. 1 Peter was written to help Christians in a time of severe suffering and abuse (4:12-19). B. 1 Peter reminds us of the transient nature of life on earth. 1. “Sojourning here” (1:17). 2. “Sojourners and pilgrims” (2:11). 3. “All flesh is as grass. . . ” (1:24). C. …
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Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice
By Johnie Edwards The command to “rejoice with those who rejoice” is a neglected command. Paul said, “Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep” (Rom. 12:15). Some To Rejoice With (1) When One First Becomes A Christian. When the Ethiopian eunuch obeyed the gospel, the Bible says that “he went on …
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: In conquering the land of Canaan, why were innocent children killed along with their wicked parents (Deut. 20.16,17)? In view of Ezekiel 18:20, was this fair? Reply: In the conquest of Canaan and in the subsequent history of Israel, God did include the killing of children along with their wicked parents. …