(Hope is the companion of love, faith, trust, godliness, and joy.)

The Hope Of The Wicked: Luke 23:1-12 (8) “And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle … Continue Reading ››

Romans 13:7 “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”

WITHIN THE CHURCH 1st Timothy 5:17 “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.” (Hebrews … Continue Reading ››

Proverbs 27:12 “A prudent man forseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.” [How are you going to “hide” from hell?] Colossians 3:3 “For ye are dead , and your life is hid with Christ in God.” (1) So-called “Scholars” say: “In the bible the word ‘hell’ … Continue Reading ››

[You don’t necessarily find it where you might think!] Proverbs 11:17 “The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.” Lamentations 3:4 “My flesh and my skin hath he made old; he hath broken my bones.” Proverbs 14:30 “A sound heart is the … Continue Reading ››

Proverbs 25:25 “As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” (a reference to the kingdom of heaven!) 15:30 “The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.” 1st Corinthians 1:21-31 “. . . according as it is … Continue Reading ››

(That is, all power in the hands of one man -- Antichrist!) 2nd Thessalonians 2:1-10 “And then shall that Wicked be revealed. . . .” Examples of God’s Creating Separation of Powers: (1) Genesis 10:1-10 “And Cush begat Nimrod . . . And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel . . . … Continue Reading ››

(communication, giving, liberality, distribution, alms) Philippians 4:10-19 (15) “Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.” 1st Timothy 6:17-19 “ Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be … Continue Reading ››

Matthew 3:9 “And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.” The Nature of a Gentile Matthew 6:31-33 “For after all these things do the Gentiles seek. . . .” … Continue Reading ››

[The problem with “Fundamentalism,” as it in fact exists, involves many errors in doctrine.] (By way of explanation, it is admitted on our part that we frequently have more in common with those who call themselves “fundamentalists” than with most of those who are typically against them. Our disagreement with them stands primarily … Continue Reading ››

Matthew 7:15-20 “Ye shall know them by their fruits.” Ezekiel 11:17-19 (prophecy for Israel) “and I will put a new spirit within you . . . and give them an heart of flesh. . . .” (36:21-28 [repeated] “I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, … Continue Reading ››

[True friendship can not be known without the love of God.] The Nature of the Lord The Lord’s Friends John 15:12-20 “Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known … Continue Reading ››

“I, who am in darkness, come seeking the light.” [This is said by the man who seeks to be a mason, in order to be admitted into the lodge.] 12:46 “I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.” John 8:12 “Then spake … Continue Reading ››

[Freedom does not come from man made documents (Magna Carta, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, etc.) but from God:] 2nd Peter 2:19-22 “While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption. . . .” John 8:25-36 “If ye continue in my word . . . ye shall … Continue Reading ››

Psalm 102:18-22 “For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the Lord behold the earth; to hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death. . . .” 23:(4) “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, … Continue Reading ››