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The Devil Is Here
One question frequently asked preachers is: “Where did the devil come from?” Is he a fallen angel? Did he once live in heaven? Perhaps someday we will have all the…
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The Bible & Gay Marriage
What does the Bible say about same sex marriage? Consider the following: “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.” (Leviticus 18:22) And again, “For this…
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THE CLEANSING
The cleansing from sin and its guilt is an important part of Christianity. Without the cleansing power of the blood none of us would be able to stand before God.…
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THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL
Have you read the Book of Ezekiel lately? The first chapter should certainly grab your interest – four living creatures each having four faces: one like the face of a…
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Do You Know the Lord?
A question often heard in religious circles is: “Do you know the Lord?” It’s a good question. It’s a question to which every man owes it to himself to give…
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The Lottery
On Monday July 13, 2015 there appeared in the Winston-Salem Journal an article entitled: “Defrauding the Nation’s Poor.” As I read the article I was intrigued and pleasantly surprised to…
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Some Lamentable Activities
The following parody by an unknown author lists some lamentable activities that occur in the Lord’s church. If any of the listed activities hit a nerve, perhaps it’s time to…
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MERCY NOT SACRIFICE
While dining in the company of publicans (tax-collectors) and sinners, Jesus was criticized by the Pharisees. They asked his disciples, “Why eateth your master with publicans and sinners?” Jesus answered,…
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Growing In Grace
The last words penned by the apostle Peter for his fellow Christians are these: “But grow in grace and, in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” (2…
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WORDS, WORDS, WORDS
Words are power. A word can incite anger or calm tempers. Words produce both laughter and tears. They instruct, guide, encourage, the list goes on and on. The often…