By David Dann Shortly after his resurrection, we are told that Jesus explained to his disciples that, “it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day” (Luke 24:46). Unquestionably, the death of Jesus stands out as the single most important event in all of human his- tory …
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Zacchaeus, The Day After
By Larry Ray Hafley Zacchaeus, the little rich, notorious, conniving, defrauder and extortionist, has repented and been forgiven (Luke 19:8-10). Now, how do I treat him? He cheated me and my family out of a lot of money. Tell me, how am I supposed to act towards him? Should I coldly ignore him and hold …
Jesus and the New Testament
By Paul K. Williams The gospels were not written simply to show the correct interpretation of the Old Testament law. They were written to help Christians to believe in Jesus, understand Jesus, and to understand the kingdom of heaven. In an article I read recently, Dan Billingsly, a liberal preacher who teaches that a man …
Causes Of Indifference
By Donnie V. Rader Soft preaching comforts those who are indifferent. Judah of Isaiah’s day cried out for “smooth things” (Isa. 30:10). Soft preaching does little to prick the heart in sin. Some who are indifferent never were diligent or zealous. Others have lost the fervor they once had. What causes people to be or …