Andy 
The book of Romans was (and is) a landmark work for the advancement of Christianity in the first century as well as today. Its general purpose is to provide man with the means by which he might be made righteous and to make known the origin of righteousness, the righteous God. Likewise, though, does the … Read more…
It has been pointed out that the New Testament is arranged much like the gospel plan of salvation is laid out. Matthew encourages his readers to hear (Matthew 17:5), Mark encourages his readers to believe (Mark 16:16), Luke encourages his readers to repent (Luke 13:3,5), and John confirms man’s faith in Christ by revealing the … Read more…
Included within the hearts of many as one of the most beloved of the four gospel accounts is the book of John. This particular book contains some of the most vivid and illustrative language regarding the Christ of any of the others. Its approach to the given subject is fresh and attentive to the needs … Read more…
New Testament Christianity is a religion based upon work. God worked through history in preparation for the great blessing He had in store for mankind. Christ’s presence on this earth was defined by His working the works of Him by whom He had been sent (John 9:4). The Holy Spirit caused many in the first … Read more…
The third book in the New Testament is the third of the gospel accounts, simply known as “The Gospel According to Luke.” And though the author does not give his name, like so many books in the Bible, there is abundant historical evidence to prove that it was the one to whom it is ascribed, … Read more…
The second book in the New Testament, the book of Mark, is the shortest of the gospel accounts. Chronologically it begins with the events Matthew does not reveal until chapter four. However, its purpose and intended readers dictate a need to get to the point regarding certain matters and not included is some material to … Read more…
Beginning the New Testament is a collection of four records of the birth, life, ministry, and death of Christ, often referred to as the gospel accounts. These are not four gospels, but rather four accounts of the same gospel, each written from a different viewpoint, with a different purpose, and to a different people. The … Read more…
Truth, to an open mind, is simply too convincing to reject. In fact, truth, in general, has a natural ability to draw the attention of those who hear it. Likewise, once the evidence of truth is clearly explained and confirmed it is natural to accept that truth and abide by it. However, sad as it … Read more…
Between the books of Malachi and Matthew lie a period of some four hundred years of scriptural silence. However, though the page between the two is blank, there was a legion of activity occurring that completely changed the face of the earth from the time Malachi wrote to the time Christ was born. In the … Read more…
The final of the writing prophets and the concluding book of the Old Testament narrative is one in which change is sought. Malachi, whose name means “the messenger of the Lord,” prophesied about one hundred years after the two preceding prophets, Haggai and Zechariah (sometime between 435 and 420 B.C.). And though he deals more … Read more…