[PDF version] Bible students have long differed over the nature and role of civil government. The Bible tells us to “be subject to the higher powers” and to “submit to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake” (Romans 13:1; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13), but it also tells us that, “we ought to obey God rather than […]
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These lessons were presented on the radio, November 21 & 28, 2010. Who Shall Dwell In Your Holy Hill? (Part 1) Who Shall Dwell In Your Holy Hill? (Part 2) To listen, simply click on the link and the file should start playing automatically. To download the file to your computer, right-click (PC) or control-click
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These lessons were presented on the radio, November 7 & 14, 2010. Obedience (Part 1) Obedience (Part 2) To listen, simply click on the link and the file should start playing automatically. To download the file to your computer, right-click (PC) or control-click (Mac) and select the option to save the file.
This lesson was presented on the radio, October 31, 2010. Return to Egyptian Bondage To listen, simply click on the link and the file should start playing automatically. To download the file to your computer, right-click (PC) or control-click (Mac) and select the option to save the file.
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This lesson was presented on the radio, October 24, 2010. Salvation To listen, simply click on the link and the file should start playing automatically. To download the file to your computer, right-click (PC) or control-click (Mac) and select the option to save the file.
Many people think of turkey and football when they think of “Thanksgiving.” Others have a more historical perspective, and attach more of a national or religious significance to Thanksgiving. To many hunting enthusiasts, Thanksgiving is a day that sandwiches an exceptionally good meal between a couple of rabbit or deer hunts! So, the day means
If you say something often enough, loud enough, and with enough confidence, people tend to believe you. This is what has happened with the theory of evolution. Though a “theory,” Darwinism is presented as absolute fact, both in public schools, college universities and TV programming. I remind the reader that a “theory” is something that
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Is baptism essential for salvation? Some simply say no. They see baptism as nonessential and irrelevant. Others say that baptism is not essential for salvation, but that it is essential for church membership. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate from the Scriptures that, like faith, repentance, and other requirements of the gospel, baptism is essential
This may seem strange, but some religious people see no real connection between the Bible and salvation. To them, spirituality can be achieved apart from Bible teaching. They classify Bible teaching (doctrine) as a mere option for those Christians that are more “academically minded.” There are some obvious flaws in this reasoning: The Bible is a body of instruction to
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In last week’s article we considered Bible passages that emphasize our duty to properly influence society. Though we may not often consider its value, this influence can also be exerted in our civic duties. According to Romans 13:1-7, God has ordained both the concept and function of civil government. As plainly stated in this passage, the role
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