Category Archives: Doctrine & Practice

Autumn Reflections

John 15:2,6; Isaiah 64:6 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit…If a man abide not in me, he is cast … Continue reading

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The Scriptural Christian’s View of the World

1 John 3:16; 1 John 5:19 All that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world And we … Continue reading

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God’s Animal Rights Legislation

Deuteronomy 22:6,7 If a bird’s nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou … Continue reading

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Is Tithing a New Testament Duty?

Deuteronomy 8:18; Proverbs 3:9 Remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth. Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): Wealth is … Continue reading

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A Motto for Every New Year

Psalm 119:89; Psalm 119:11 Forever, O Lord, Thy Word is settled in heaven. Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. C. H. MACKINTOSH (1820-1896): Dear reader, we want you to accept a … Continue reading

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How to Pay an Unpayable Debt that Must be Paid

Ezekiel 18:4; Romans 3:10,23 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one…for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): The debt of sin … Continue reading

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Is Capital Punishment Justified?

Romans 13:1-4 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that … Continue reading

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Does the Sixth Commandment Forbid All Killing?

Exodus 20:13 Thou shalt not kill. D. L. MOODY (1837-1899): First, let us see what this commandment does not mean. It does not forbid the killing of animals for food and for other reasons. Millions of rams and lambs and … Continue reading

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A Roman Catholic Doctrine of Devils

Psalm Genesis 2:18,22; Matthew 8:14,15; 1 Timothy 4:1-3 The LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him…And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from … Continue reading

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A Question of Individual Conscience: War & Military Service

Matthew 26:51,52 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear. Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again … Continue reading

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