Christian Living
Issues pertaining to developing character, godly living, sanctification of believers.
Heart-Surgery by Robert Bolton
Heart-Surgery
by Robert Bolton (1572-1631)
“Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Acts 2:37
In these words, there is shown a thorough wounding of the hearts of these men when they had heard of the greatness of their sin. Therefore observe that contrition in a new-born soul, is ordinarily in proportion to his former… Continue reading
A Short Catechism On Religious Fasting
A Short Catechism On Religious Fasting
Greg L. Price
I. Question: What is religious fasting?
Answer:
Religious fasting is denying the natural appetite for food from a true conviction of its warrant in Scripture and with a view to one’s glorifying God by the crucifixion of sin and enjoyment of mercy on the grounds of the merit of Jesus Christ alone.
1. It is either the complete denial of food for a period of time (2 Samuel 12:16) or it is the… Continue reading
Wine! Its In The Bible
Wine! Its In The Bible
by Stan Schirmacher
Only eternity will reveal how many people have been misled by their ignorance and misunderstanding of the word “wine” in the Bible! Unbelievers and drinkers have wielded a whip tipped with scriptures and Christians have allowed the whip to continue to snap, because they don’t know how to clip the point – not understanding that the message is against liquor, not for it!
Take Christ’s first miracle, the turning of… Continue reading
The Christian And The Film Arts
The Christian And The Film Arts
by Herman Hanko
Introduction
The problem of the film arts, as we treat it in this pamphlet, is somewhat more broad than the title itself would suggest. Usually the subject is limited to various dramatic presentations captured on film and shown in the theaters around the country. However, in our treatment of this subject we wish also to include the dramatic presentations which are given “live” on stages, whether that be on Broadway or… Continue reading
Subtle ways of taking the Lord’s name in vain
Subtle ways of taking the Lord’s name in vain
In this study, we will look at an issue that relates to hypocrisy, little foxes (sins) that spoil the vine, being faithful in the little things, and taming the tongue.
1Timothy 3:8 – Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre
1351 dilogos {dil’-og-os} from 1364 and 3056;; v,
AV – doubletongued 1; 1
1) saying the same… Continue reading
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