By Bernard Gowens Can a child of God lose his eternal salvation? No! This is not the context of the lesson Paul has directed to the Hebrews. He has addressed a warning to them as believers to persevere in faith and obedience and to proceed in their course of discipleship to maturity, that is, to…
The ACTS of Prayer
By Ben Cordes Prayer is one of the greatest gifts we have received in the new birth. To be able to communicate freely with God is an amazing thing. When we think about the price that was paid (Jesus’ life) so that we may go “boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain…
The Godly Tentmakers – Aquila & Priscilla
By David Wise “Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.” – Rom. 16:3-4 We are first introduced to the godly couple of Aquila and Priscilla as Paul arrives in…
The Will of God
By David Wise For the sincere child of God, we want to follow and be obedient to God’s will. However, practically speaking, what actually is God’s will? how do I know and discern God’s will for my life? how does God guide His children in walking in His will? In this study guide on the…
Prayer: Conformity and Submission to God’s Will
By David Wise I have spent my last few Sunday morning messages considering different prayers and aspects of prayer. One theme that has really stood out to me throughout those studies and messages is this: one of the chief purposes (if not the main purpose) of prayer is to more fully conform ourselves to submission…
Seasons of Prosperity and Adversity
By David Wise “In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.” (Ecclesiastes 7:14) One hymn we grew up singing in the church begins with this line, “Mixtures of joy and…
Thoughts on the Intermediate State (Between Death and the Second Coming/Resurrection)
By Joseph R Holder And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto…
The Error of Denying the Immortality and Endless Duration of the Soul
By Sylvester Hassell The Gospel Messenger-August, 1894 If man has no existence beyond the grave, all faith and all preaching are in vain; and I hope that my readers will bear with me while I carefully examine not only the dim teachings of nature, but the clearer teachings of the Holy Ghost in all the…
A Short Examination of Intermediate States
By David Pyles A popular idea among many Christians today is that saints who died in the Old Testament era did not immediately go to heaven, but were placed in some intermediate abode until the time of the resurrection. This idea has been adopted even by some who believe the doctrines of grace. Advocates of…