By Irvin Himmel Fire In The Bosom “Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?” (Prov. 6:27, 28) The questions posed in this proverb are designed to remind us that certain actions produce painful consequences. The subject under …
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“Teach” or “Preach”: Is There A Difference.?
By Luther W. Martin According to Young’s Analytical Concordance, the word didasko, is rendered “teach” 97 times in the New Testament. In similar manner, the word kerusso, was used some sixty times for preach, proclaim or publish. Another word, taleo, is translated “preach” six times. Still another word, euaggelizo, is used some fifty-four times, meaning to …
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Living Soberly, Righteously and Godly
By Morris Hafley If you are thinking that this sounds like something God wants, you are exactly right. How ever, to live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world, as we are commanded in Titus 2:12, we must first know the meanings of the words. Then we can go from there. (A) Soberly: self-governing, self-restraint; …
Teenage Attendance At Worship
By Steve Schlosser Parents who take seriously God’s requirement that they instill within their children the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Eph. 6:4) try to teach various principles. Such concepts as loving the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind; having your hope fixed completely on the grace to be brought to you at …