“What is truth?” This is the question Pilate asked of Jesus when He was brought to him (Jn. 18:38). Throughout the ages, people have searched for and inquired about the truth. Truth is that which is right, that which can be believed and accepted. The Bible helps define truth for us. Jesus told His disciples, […]
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Paul told Timothy, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15). The instruction to accurately handle the word implies the need to study and learn the word of God. (The King James Version actually uses the
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Many people turn to the Old Testament for their authority for modern religious practices. The practices that are most commonly defended from the Old Testament are tithing, Sabbath observance, burning of incense in worship, instrumental music in worship, infant church membership and a separate priesthood. People turn to the Old Testament to justify such practices because
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It is good for God’s people to be disturbed by division. After all, division is a work of the flesh. As such, it is sinful, and it will keep people out of Heaven (Gal. 5:20; 2 Cor. 12:20). Division also reflects a carnal mindset (1 Cor. 3:1-3; 4:6). The terrible nature of division can quickly be seen by
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In the first century, after the Lord’s church was established, there were no denominations like we have today. Of course, there were some who departed from the faith and yet held to a form of religion. A notable example is Diotrophes (3 Jn. 9-11), who took control of a congregation and expelled those who wanted
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In the religious world, we have what seems to be a countless number of churches. All have their particular name, creed, organization, and practices. But when we turn to the pages of the New Testament, we read of the one true church. Jesus promised to buildone church (Mt. 16:18). Jesus purchased one church (Acts 20:28). Jesus is
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9″Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Fa- ther and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doc- trine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11
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People will sometimes ask the questions with respect to salvation and redemption, “Why did God do it this way? Why did Jesus die on the cross?” Of course, we could just give the simple answer, and say that this is just how God wanted it done! However, this answer does not fully satisfy our interest,
When talking to others from various denominations about the subject of salvation, we can see that man has many different ideas as to how one is saved. Some will tell you that in order to be saved, you just need to receive Jesus into your heart and accept Him as your personal Savior. Some will
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Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me” (Jn. 14:6). This simple, concise statement reveals some important truths. Jesus is the Way. He is the path we are to take. He left “an example for you to follow in His steps” (1
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