2023 – Page 4 – Unmasking Sophistry

What (Who) Are We Living For?

By Dylan Stewart | Alabama, USA “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” – (Matthew 6:21). Famously, General George Patton was quoted as saying, “Live for something rather than die for nothing.” Many of us have made the distinctly clear choice to live for something/someone today, that being God and our

How Strong Is Your Faith?

By Jefferson David Tant | Tennessee, USA Really, how strong is your faith? Do you live in a nation where you have absolute freedom to worship without the fear of persecution or hardship? I’m afraid too many Christians in the United States and some other nations take their religion for granted and are somewhat lackadaisical

The Importance Of A Christian Mother In The Home

By Victor M. Eskew The home of a Christian mother is filled with love, compassion, comfort, encouragement, forgiveness, and tranquility. The societal influences in the US have taught a different picture of the home than the one presented in the pages of God’s Word. Two people no longer have to get married. If they do

The Deity of Christ: Refuting Some False Arguments

By Osamagbe Lesley Egharevba | Lagos, Nigeria Recently I met some preachers in the Lord’s church who affirm that Jesus Christ was created. By “created” they mean that Jesus Christ at a point before the creation of the world, was not in existence. Then God the Father had to create Him, after which He (the

The Ten Commandments: Scripture vs. Catholicism

by Ron Halbrook | Kentucky, USA In the Bible the 10 Commandments are recorded in Exodus 20:1-17 as follows: I. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.II. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.III. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.IV. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it

The Council of Nicea

By Andy Sochor | Kentucky, USA In this article, we will primarily discuss the first ecumenical council that occurred in Nicea in 325 AD. It was a gathering of church leaders from across the Roman Empire who came together to discuss certain controversial issues and come to a consensus on the church’s “official” position on

I Am Determined To No Longer Linger

By Rowland Gbamis | Ontario, Canada The word determined in dictionary.com is defined as “resolute; staunch; decided; settled; resolved.”[1] The word determined indicates firmly established in one’s decision or course of conduct, especially for achieving a specific objective. A person who is determined has a solid drive to attain their goals. In other words, a

Response to A Custom, Not A Command

By Brent Sharp | Arkansas, USA To begin with, let’s fix the opening line: The apostle Paul’s message in 1 Corinthians 11 concerning head coverings has been variably interpreted by our brethren since the turn of the 20th century. Prior to the turn of the 20th century brethren were united on Paul’s admonitions for women

Response to Hats, Hair and Harridans

By William J. Stewart | Ontario, Canada When brethren come together, we see a variety of greetings. Many offer a good strong handshake; some might exchange a delightful and cheery “Hello;” others may even share a warm hug. But where is the “holy kiss”? The apostle Paul wrote to the Romans, “Greet one another with

Making Your Call And Election Sure

By Samuel Matthews | Oregon, USA “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: for so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:10-11). Loved Ones,