By David McClister The transfiguration of Jesus (recorded in Matthew 17 and its parallels) is a unique scene in the gospels. Unlike many other events, Jesus did not announce that it would happen, the disciples certainly did not expect it, and this event was never repeated. There does not appear to be any Old Testament prophecy …
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“Good Works”
By P. J. Casebolt Our title is in quotation marks be-cause it is a common Bible term. It is also a common phrase used by brethren and by religious people in general to denote some of their activities, which in a Bible sense are not really “good works.” The source of all good is God. Jesus …
The Way of Escape
By Elam B. Kuykendall (1908-1993) One of the greatest of the exceeding great and precious promises that God has given us is this: “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with …
Grow Old In The Lord
‘Tis sweet to grow old in the fear of the Lord, When we cease our tasks one by one; When His strong right hand helps us stand, Till the last day’s labor is done. ‘Tis sweet to grow old in the fear of the Lord; To live ‘neath His loving restraints; ‘Tis sweet to …