What Did Paul Mean When He Wrote: “We are fellow workers for your joy”? 2 Corinthians 1:24 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers for your joy, because by faith you are... Continue Reading →
Supporting Depressed Ones If we have a wife, husband, child, or parent that suffers from a mental disorder, we need to be aware of the symptoms. This will help you to deal with them in a more loving way. It... Continue Reading →
The Apostasy Excursion Within just a few short decades after the death of the apostle John, divisions were already evident among the early Christians. Historian Will and Ariel Durant write: “Celsus [Greek Philosopher and second-century opponent of Christianity] himself had... Continue Reading →
This article may be somewhat controversial because many modern textual scholars are not certain that we can get back to the original text. Again, when we use the term “original” reading or “original” text in this publication, it is a... Continue Reading →
CHRISTIANS Beware of Innocent Appearing Situations Obviously, this should be of the greatest concern to each one of us. We may be a person of good character, and believe that in any situation, we will make the right decisions. However,... Continue Reading →
Is There a Better More Effective Way to Share Our Faith We use the New Testament as our guide [THE GREAT TEACHER JESUS CHRIST/THE TEACHER THE APOSTLE PAUL], and we learn by trial and error, while also using some common... Continue Reading →
Be Kind to One Another Ephesians 4:30-32 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by[29] whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. The Holy Spirit increases unity. The apostle Paul’s next words are also essential if... Continue Reading →
[es-senz', (Essenoi, Essaioi)] When Josephus describes the sects of the Jews, he devotes most of his time and attention to the third of these sects, the Essenes. Strangely enough, although there are frequent references in the New Testament to the... Continue Reading →
How Were the Scriptures Impacted By the Persecution of Early Christianity?
Jesus had told his followers, “‘a slave is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours also.’” (John 15:20) Certainly, the growth of Christianity from... Continue Reading →