If someone “believes in Jesus,” does that mean he is saved and a child of God?  Could a “believer in Jesus” actually be a child of the devil?  Let’s look at what Jesus said about this.  Whatever He says will settle it! In John 8, Jesus preached to a group of Jews, affirming His deity (8:14-19), warning of spiritual death (8:21-24), predicting…

Only two men in the Bible are described as good men, Joseph of Arimathea and Barnabas. However, there is that account of the ruler who came to Jesus and asked Him, “Good Master, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life” (Matt. 19:16)? The response of Jesus has troubled many Bible students, for Jesus seemingly rebuked him by…

One of the most unpopular topics that a preacher can address is the matter of high school proms.  However, it is a matter for which all Christians must have an answer.  How can a child of God willfully, excitedly and with much preparation put himself or herself (or his/her child) into a situation that violates numerous Christian precepts, principles and virtues, while…

It is remarkable that only two men in the Bible are described as “good men.” Most are not surprised that Barnabas is called good, but they are amazed when they learn who that other good man is. His actions are so important that they are mentioned in all four of the gospels. He is Joseph of Arimathea, the man who “loaned” his…

In every part of life, there are some things at which you’re better and more skilled than other things.  Around the house and in the workplace, there are probably some things at which you’re better or more skilled than other things.  Even in your Christian life, there are probably some things at which you’re better or more skilled than other things.  With…

He was such a good man that the apostles gave him a new name! Barnabas is an amazing example to Christians today of what each of us should be. The history of the church was changed by this man. To look at his life and see his impact on the church can be a great encouragement to every Christian. Barnabas was a…

There are 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament.  How do we know that the right books are in our Bibles?  How can we be sure that we don’t have too many or too few?  Can we really trust that the 66 books in our Bibles are the ones that God wants us to have? Many…

Last Saturday, as my wife and I were driving back to our home, we stopped at a garage sale. We had a conversation with a younger lady there who was helping with the yard sale. She said something that I have not been able to forget. Somehow the topic of marriage came up, and I told her that Judie and I have…