The Book of Acts – Introduction

By Gregg Bing Introduction The New Testament book of Acts is critical to understanding the progressive unfolding of God’s purpose for the ages. It provides the bridge between the gospel records of the life of our Lord Jesus Christ and the epistles, particularly...

Faith that Overcomes the World

By Gregg Bing The 11th chapter of Hebrews is often referred to as the “Faith Chapter” or the “Hall of Faith.” The opening verse reads: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Heb. 11:1)...

The Things Which Become Sound Doctrine

By John D. LaVier In his letter to Titus the Apostle Paul has much to say about the believer’s walk and works. Salvation is “not by works of righteousness which we have done” (Tit. 3:5); but after having been saved by grace alone there is plenty of...

That I May Gain Christ – Part 1

By Gregg Bing During Jesus’ ministry in Judea, a certain ruler came to Him and asked, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” Jesus asked the young man, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is,...

(Poem) Worthless Wealth

By Robert E. Hanna The finery of regal lords— The silken robes and jeweled swords, The crowns of gold and sparkling gems; From these their passing glory stems. Underlings that trod their courts, Wealth-laden ships that crowd their ports, Rich fields of oil and golden...

Elijah’s Contest of Jealousy

By Lori Gardner “And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts …” (1 Kings 19:10) We usually think of jealousy as a bad thing. However, the Scriptures give us an example of a man that was jealous in a good way. His name was Elijah,...