[persistence: 1. the act of persisting; stubborn or enduring continuance, as in a chosen course or purpose.] Proverbs 24:16 “For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.” Luke 11:5-13 “I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because … Continue Reading ››

Matthew 5:48 “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” 1st Corinthians 1:18-27 “. . . the foolishness of God is wiser than men” [Now, there’s perspective.] [Mennonites say men should wear beards: Baptists say men should be clean shaven.] QUESTION: (Somebody says, “Tom, what’s … Continue Reading ››

1st Thessalonians 5:1-4 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” Matthew 10:34 “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.” THEY SEEK … Continue Reading ››

AN ATTITUDE 1st Corinthians 6:19-20 “. . . know ye not . . . ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price. . . .” Luke 10:38-42 “Martha, Martha. . . .” Psalm 37:1-5 “Fret not thyself . . . . Commit thy way unto the … Continue Reading ››

2nd Corinthians 4:1-5 “Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.” Titus … Continue Reading ››

Leviticus 23:15 “And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete. . . .” 23:16 “Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer … Continue Reading ››

[This subject no doubt needs to be undertaken by men filled with wisdom, scholarly learning, the Spirit of God and the love of the truth. I have decided to begin to undertake this subject armed only with the power of the last two.] First Usages Of The Word “ordinance” (They appear to be referring … Continue Reading ››

Matthew 24:1-8 “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. . . .” (What is “nation” here?) (Is this Japan against the Unites States, or Germany against England; WWI, or WWII?) Λ Genesis 12:1-3 (the first use of the word) “. . . And I will make of thee a … Continue Reading ››

2nd Corinthians 13:1-11 “Finally, brethren . . . be of one mind. . . .” QUESTION: What are the things about which the church should be of one mind? ANSWER: That is the question. Watching worldly movies for enjoyment or as a way to waste time, Entertaining unsaved persons in our homes for financial advantage, … Continue Reading ››

1st Samuel 15:10-28 (v. 22) “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” (v. 24) “I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.” (“It was the … Continue Reading ››

(These terms may be in your head, but they are NOT in the word of God.) ABSOLUTION What an unsaved religious con artist gives to his victim, giving false hope in exchange for money. ACOLYTE A beginner in the orders of any of various “catholic” religions, who … Continue Reading ››

Psalm 148:13 “Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent. . . .” Proverbs 30:4 “Who hath . . . descended? . . . what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?” Revelation 19:12 (He also has “. … Continue Reading ››

Psalm 119:115 “Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.” v. 103 “How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” 2:1-4 “He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.” 3:6 … Continue Reading ››

[You know how it is these days: nobody wants to get involved.] Genesis 4:1-10 “And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?” (A murderer asks this question!) Leviticus 19:17 “. . . thou shalt in any … Continue Reading ››