Articles
Barnabas: Son of Encouragement and Consolation
Barnabas tends to be one of the forgotten apostles. However, Martin Collins illustrates how this Christian's life can teach us important lessons.
Be My Valentine?
February 14, Valentine's Day, may seem harmless enough--until the truth of its origins comes to light. Mike Ford exposes this pagan day.
Be There Next Year
Members of God's church usually come home from the Feast of Tabernacles with renewed spiritual vigor. Yet, we are painfully aware that some fall away each year. John Ritenbaugh shows that we must actively seek God and His righteousness to ensure that we will be around to enjoy next year's Feast.
Be There!
We often speak confidently of friends and relatives who will rise in the second or general resurrection to have their opportunity for salvation--but what a shame it would be if we were not there to greet them! Mike Ford, reminiscing about being there for his grandfather, urges us all to make our election sure!
Before Honor Is Humility: The Story of Andrew
The apostle Andrew is a sterling example of humble service. Martin Collins takes what little we know about this early Christian and shows how Andrew's character should encourage the average Christian.
Benjamin: Son of the Right Hand
We know a lot about Joseph, but we tend to know precious little about his younger brother Benjamin. Carl Childs explores the biblical references to the man, the tribe, and two of his more famous descendants to uncover instruction for us.
Beware of Faith Blockers!
The faith of God's people has been severely tested in recent years. We need to be working on increasing our faith and ridding our lives of attitudes that block faith. Then we can begin to be profitable servants.
Beware of Philosophy
In the end, philosophy is merely man's search for answers without God. Mike Ford exposes philosophy's fundamental faults and directs us toward real truth, found in God's Word.
Biblical Symbolism
A summary of the reasons God uses symbols in the Bible, along with a few rules for understanding them.
Blood and Soil: The Persistence of Anti-Semitism
Why has anti-Semitism remained a part of this world's way of thinking? Charles Whitaker shows from recent history that anti-Semitism has merely morphed into new expressions of the old evil.
Born of a Woman
Though the church of God has traditionally emphasized His death over His birth, the prophecies concerning Christ's first advent are vitally important in establishing our faith in His second coming. Richard Ritenbaugh summarizes twelve Old Testament prophecies and their significance to us.
Building With Integrity
People seems to talk a lot about character and values, but finding a person or a company with integrity is a tall order. Using the example of baseball legend Ted Williams, Mike Ford describes what integrity is all about and how vital it is both for our own character growth and the growth of the church.
By the Waters of Ahava
Ezra faced a dilemma: Should he ask the king for military protection or trust God for the Jews' safety? Ted Bowling takes us through his decision-making process as an example to us during our trials.
