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My God and I: A thought-provoking look at man's relationship to God, from the neglected perspective of man as the unique creation of God.

"Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written...sq" Ps.139:16

Gospel of Judas Hoax or genuine?

"While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled." John 17:12

Abraham's Two Sons In which of the two sons of Abraham did God call his seed

"And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called." Genesis 21:12

Jesus Descending Into the Lower Parts of the Earth, that is Hades In this study we will follow the path of man from eternity to eternity.

"(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?.....He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)" Ephesians 4:9-10
"Or, Who shall descend into the deep (abyss-gr.)? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)" Romans 10:7

Does Genesis 1:1 Describe a Fivefold Creation? It sounds good, but is it true? Are the "five fundamentals" of material creation (time, energy, force, space, and mass) really embedded in the Bible's opening verse?

"IN the beginning God created the heaven and the earth" Genesis 1:1

"The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.....By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew." Proverbs 3:19-20

MELCHIZEDEK - Heavenly or Earthly: Exactly who was (or is) this mysterious priest, after whose order exists the priesthood of Christ? The answer may startle you.

"Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually." Heb.7:3

All Spiritual Blessings in Christ: What wondrous riches God bestows upon all who are in Christ! What are you waiting for?

"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen." 11Cor.13:14

The True Church of Christ: How many churches did Christ establish? Are denominations part of the body of Christ? Do you really want to know what the Bible says? You may not like it.

"Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you." Rom.16:16

Language of Spirits: Yes, spirits do communicate with each other, in their own tongue. There are more questions than answers to this subject, but what we do know is fascinating.

"And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the Lord, and said, I will persuade him." 1Kings 22:21

THEOPHILUS: Is this name Roman, Greek, or Jewish? Let's find out.

"THE former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach." Acts 1:1

Death by Execution: The ordinance of God regarding capital punishment for the crime of murder stands for all ages until the end of time.

"Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil." Eccl.8:11

How Jesus was made: Seventeen thought-provoking ways how the Crown Prince of Peace of the Almighty was made.

"Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen." 1Tim.6:16

Faith which worketh by love: One of the hidden mysteries of God now brought to light in the new testament.

"Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?" James 2:22

The Heart That Belongs to God: With the five divisions of the renewed mind.

"Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me." Ps.51:10

The Heart That Belongs to Satan: With the five divisions of the reprobate mind.

"Ye are of your father the devil, and the lust of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it." Jn.8:44

THE GREAT DELUGE: How many days did Noah spend on the ark? The answer might surprise you.

"And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the whole earth." Genesis 9:11

Amazing Verses of the Bible: Ranging from true scientific facts, sayings that have followed through the years and to revealing mysteries unknown to most bible students.

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." 11Tim.3:16

With What Body Do They Come? The bible is its own very best commentary; therefore, it is safe and dependable. The pieces of this puzzle will fit perfectly together regarding this vital subject of so great interest.

"But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?" 1Cor.15:35

Are Elders Optional in the Church Added afterwards to those who were first set in the church at the beginning on Pentecost, were governments (elders), installed as a vital part of God's scheme for unity and leadership in the body of Christ.

"And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues." 1Cor.12:28

Man The Crown Jewel Of God's Creation No greater pleasure can man take to himself than to bask in the knowledge that he is made in the image and likeness of God.

"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations." Jeremiah 1:5

Mother_Child_womb? Are the ancient fertility religions with us today?

"So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth." Acts 19:27

Various Affects of the New Testament of Christ upon Mankind Two great sermons by Peter and Stephen serve to illustrate how man's reception of the truth generates love, indifference and hate.

"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Hebrew 4:12

Five Questions Often Asked About the Sabbath: Are Christians required to observe the sabbath today? Let's look to the Bible for the answer.

"Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holy day, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:" Col.2:16

Biblical Tongue Speaking:If you believe people still speak in tongues today, you are right. But you probably have no idea what is really happening when they do.

"THOUGH I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as a sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal." 1Cor.13:1

DEATH: The Last Enemy to be Destroyed: A thorough exploration of an area most would rather not think about. But, where there's death, praise God for the precious gift of life.

"And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beast of the earth." Rev.6:8

Was the Law of Moses in Effect During the Preaching of Christ and John the Baptist?: You might be surprised by the diversity of answers given to such a simple question. The answer really is simple, if you let the bible answer.

"And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb......And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;.....(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;.....And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons." Luke 2:21-24

Blasphemy Against the Holy Ghost What is it? How is it committed? Can it occur today? Is there any hope for those who commit it? Find out.

"Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men." Matthew 12:31

Sacred Cows of Church Dogma: If you think the Pharisees became extinct millions of years ago, think again. Their spiritual offspring are with us today, still teaching for doctrine the commandments of men.

"But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." Matt.15:9

SATAN/SERPENT/DEVIL: A critical synopsis of the greatest enemy to all of the inhabitants of the earth.

"As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:" 1Peter 2:2

Angels / Spirits: One of the more colorful subjects of the bible. But, very deep.

"And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on there faces and worshipped God." Rev.7:11

The Embodiment of Uncontrollable Characteristics Fashioned by God Into the Soul of Man Has God left us clueless as to the inventory of the hidden characteristics that he has placed within the soul? The answer is no.

"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well......My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth......Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them." Psalms 139:14-16

The Rich Man and Lazarus It is not popular in the modern religious world to preach hell fire and brimstone, because it convicts the conscience, but be assured God's word will prevail.

"And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,.....In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:.....Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;" 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

Did our Lord Jesus the Christ sing in the midst of his church with a mechanical instrument of music? Jesus sings in the midst of his church not with his fleshly body, but with his glorious spiritual body, Phil.3:20-21.

"For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,.....Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee......And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me." Hebrews 2:11-13

A Critical Synopsis Of The Mission And Medium Of The Holy Spirit, by Foy E. Wallace, Jr. A concise summary of accepted doctrines commonly adhered to by churches of Christ.

"These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so." Acts 17:11

Psalm 119:1-176 The book of Psalms is the hymn book of the Jews. This Psalm exalts God's word known as the bible.

"LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven." Psalm 119:89

Onced Saved Always Saved? Can the doctrine of man make the new testament of Christ null and void?

"The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;" Matthew 13:41

The Secrets Of The Disciples Prayer This model prayer for the Lord's disciples to pattern after is more often than not misunderstood to be the Lord's prayer. John 17:1-26, is the Lord's prayer in its entirety. The model prayer given by Jesus contains a wealth of wisdom and riches that for some reason, men in the past have failed to bring out the real treasures in this prayer.

"After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name......Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven......Give us this day our daily bread......And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors......And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." Matthew 6:9-13

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