C-FOUR Commandment Four is the Heavenly Father's concern for the well being of all of His children. It is laid out in detail. “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shall you labor, and do all...
October 2007 Archives
BABYLON The word Babylon represents several historical and religious facts. Historically, Babel represented the human attempt to reach the heavens via material and technological means. The failure to do so resulted in total confusion and that confusion has been...
PROPHECY Prophecy is the product of godly people motivated by the Spirit of God and is not subject to human interpretation. Jesus the Christ is the final word on the interpretation of prophecy (II Pe.2:16-21; Heb.1:1-2; Rev.1:1-3). Jesus held:...
WORD OF TRUTH Paul to Timothy wrote: “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (II Tim.2:15). It is a difficult verse to translate. The Geek suggests...
COMMANDMENT-THREE The Third Commandment stipulates: "You shall not use the name of the Lord your God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that takes His name in vain" (Ex.20:7). The issue is: When should we use...
MISSING INGREDIENT Why are some churches filled and others empty? Is there some one that can help me find the missing ingredient? Please do not tell me that they are more spiritual or social or biblical. In the last two...
C-TWO The second Commandment states: “You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them;...
C-EIGHT The Eighth Commandment states: “You shall not steal” (Ex.20:15). This law protects ownership and private property. It is not as simple as a thief breaking in and taking what is not his; but it is the prevailing principle...
VALUES What are values? There are two sources that determine our values. The first source is man himself. Based on his likes or dislikes, he prices things accordingly. Hence, we have different values in individuals, groups and nations. These...
YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU Moses spoke these words: "But if you fail to do this (keep a promise), you will be sinning against the Lord; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out" (Num.32:23). Two...
AGREEING WITH GOD Actually it is man's endeavor to have God agree with man and what he does. Of course, we all want God to be on our side; but are we on God's side. Not everyone that called...
MATERIAL SUCCESS When things go well, we take it as a sign that God must be with us and when we face hardships, we feel forsaken by God. Some times we even feel guilty and are being punished for...
Imposition The imposition of much that once was considered private and fit for the closet is very troubling. One wonders where it all shall end? What once was shameful must now be accepted as being natural. And what...
