Discretion Shall Preserve Thee

“Discretion shall preserve* thee, understanding shall keep thee…” – Proverbs 2:11 To be discrete or to have discretion is to know when to speak. Knowing when to speak is possibly one of the hardest parts of the Christian life. Some of us are very talkative (myself included). When I was young, a dear friend shared this verse during…

Is Hyperactivity Real Discipleship?

By Joshua Winslett Recently I have noticed a disturbing trend among Christianity. I have been guilty of the trend many times in my life and did not necessarily even know I was guilty. The trend will be detrimental to Christianity in America. The trend is replacing personal discipleship with hyperactivity. You may ask what the…

Bible Study or Entertainment?

By Joshua Winslett This era of technology has give many advances in multiple areas. We are certainly blessed too have such an abundance of resources and commodities. Whereas this is certainly a blessing, I fear that often it takes our minds away from growing in grace to being entertained. Many times when in fellowship with…

Be Ready To Answer

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear…” 1 Peter 3:15 Why do you believe what you believe? It is easy, when one is raised in the church, to hold to a certain belief or theological position…

Every Wise Woman Buildeth Her House

By Lynn Pyles Bruce The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; that they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to…

Questions and Answers by Hassell, Pittman

The answers given to the questions appearing in this book are mainly the work of that Authoritative Historian, Scholar and Editor: Elder Sylvester Hassell Copied from the “Gospel Messenger” and from the “Advocate and Messenger” Compiled by R.H. Pittman Dedication To my friends everywhere – my kindred in Christ – Lovers of God’s Eternal Truth…

Questions & Answers about Primitive Baptists

By Elder Tim McCool Pastor, Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church 12994 Boyd Road, Echola, Alabama (205) 364-1396 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. – Isa. 55:1 Q1: What is the basic…