They Don’t Want to Hear It
When people no longer want to hear the truth, there is hopelessness. This is true because only the truth can “set us free” (Jn. 8:32), and when we close our…
The Grace of God
Everything we have we owe to the grace of God. Our physical lives, our material possessions, our spiritual lives, and our salvation from sin are all undeserved gifts from God….
The Fruit of the Spirit
We note in Gal. 5:22 the absence of an “s” after “fruit.” Paul did not say, “the fruits of the Spirit are…” but, “the fruit of the Spirit is…” The…
A Straight Course to Samothrace
There is an interesting detail included by the inspired historian, while describing a part of Paul’s Second Missionary Journey in Acts 16:11. Luke records that after setting sail from Troas,…
Tips for Making the Most of Your Holidays
I think probably Christmas and New Year’s are the most anticipated of all the holidays. Not that the others are unimportant, but these provide special opportunities for family time, warm…
Preaching a Funeral
Generally speaking, there are two broad types of funerals which I preach: those where I am confident the person was saved, and those where I am not. There are many…
Fellowship
The Bible doctrine of fellowship is a fascinating study. Starting with a definition of the word itself, we can understand it by seeing how it is used in God’s word….
A Year To Be Thankful For
It really hit home when I was recently reading an article by David R. Shannon, President of Freed-Hardeman University, entitled, “It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst…
An Inspired Witness List
In criminal cases, government attorneys are often required to provide to the opposing side a list of witnesses whom they intend to call to testify at trial. As a district…
Order Out of Confusion
Christians are people of decency, people of order. We do not enjoy turmoil, or when the lives of people around us are filled with strife and disorder. Christians are people…
Should I Vote in this Election?
As we “enjoy” (should I say “endure”) another election season, several have inquired about Bible principles which might provide guidance during this controversial time. Following are some of my thoughts, for…
Originalists
Originalists by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Back when I was in law school, we were always taught that judges should look to the original meaning of the statute before them….
The Greatest of These is Love
The Greatest of These is Love by Robert C. Veil, Jr. One of the most quoted chapters in all of the Bible is the 13th of First Corinthians, which ends…
The Gift of Discerning of Spirits
The Gift of Discerning of Spirits by Robert C. Veil, Jr. In his masterful letter to the troubled Corinthian congregation, the apostle Paul dealt with a wide range of problems….
A Special Invitation and an Admonition
A Special Invitation and An Admonition by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Next Sunday evening, October 4, 2021, all members and guests are invited to assemble in-person for our 6:00 PM worship service…
Walking by Faith
Walking by Faith by Robert C. Veil, Jr. In 2 Cor. 5:7-8 the apostle Paul wrote: “Being therefore always of good courage, and knowing that, whilst we are at home…
A Study in Disappointment
Have you ever been really disappointed? I mean really, really hurt by something you had hoped would go a different way? How did you handle it? What advice would you…
A Story About Obedience
Long ago in Germany, a wealthy farmer was making preparations to immigrate to the New World, America. Planning to travel with his large family, he made arrangements to bring them…
