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 ››

Matthew 17:24-27 (v. 24) “And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?” Those whose job it was to collect the tax (having a beef with the Lord) took their complaint to Peter. Was there something about the Lord’s person … Continue Reading ››

1st Timothy 6:1-10 “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” The Way It Is Ecclesiastes 10:19 “A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.” 7:12 … Continue Reading ››

Hebrews 13:9 “Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.” IN THE BEGINNING Genesis 1:29-30 “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing … Continue Reading ››

Luke 6:40 “The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.” Matthew 26:3-4 “Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes . . . that they . . . might . . . kill him.” John 8:47 “He that is of … Continue Reading ››

John 7:16-18 “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God. . . .” OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE IN CHRIST Genesis 5:1-2 “This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made … Continue Reading ››

Psalm 73:22 “So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.” Proverbs 16:2 “All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.” Psalm 33:13-15 “The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. … Continue Reading ››

Genesis 2:15 -- 3:19 “. . . in the beginning. . . .” 1st Corinthians 11:3,8,9,11,12 the chain of command 2nd Thessalonians 3:6-15 “. . . if any would not work, neither should he eat.” 1st Timothy 5:1-16 elders / providing for a person's own house / widows … Continue Reading ››