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24 Oct 2021

Meeting People Where They Are

October 24, 2021
Lifeline Publications
139 Views
Culture, Evangelism, Teaching

I was recently reminded of the simple but profound fact that “people are someplace.” People live and function within a particular context, and we would do well to consider this in our efforts to reach them with the gospel. For example, people are at a particular level of spiritual maturity. […]

24 May 2020

The Present Distress

Paul’s inspired instructions regarding marriage in 1 Cor. 7 are influenced by what he calls the “present distress” in verse 26: I think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, namely, that it is good for a man to be as he is. […]

10 May 2020

Is This Hate Speech?

May 10, 2020
Lifeline Publications
400 Views
Bible Authority, Bible Truth, Teaching, The Lord's Church

When we inform people of what the Bible teaches, are we engaging in “hate speech?” For example, if a gospel preacher or Bible class teacher reads Rom. 1:26-27 during a public sermon or class, is he violating restrictions against “hate speech?” That passage reads: “For this cause God gave them […]

03 May 2020

A Book Well Worth Your Time

May 3, 2020
Lifeline Publications
356 Views
Bible Authority, Bible Truth, Teaching, The Lord's Church

Of all the great books out there, the Bible is well worth your time to read and study carefully. It has enriched the lives of millions down through the ages, and continues to encourage and inspire ordinary people to live great lives. What is it about the Bible, that makes […]

17 Feb 2019

Causing Others To Perceive

February 17, 2019
Lifeline Publications
344 Views
Teaching

The gospel appeals to the reasonable mind. It enlightens the understanding, and causes people to perceive for themselves the way of Jesus Christ. In teaching our friends, we are “painting a picture” of Jesus Christ. Through the power of the gospel, we are allowing them to see God through his […]

10 Feb 2019

Perception, Persuasion & Perfection

February 10, 2019
Lifeline Publications
354 Views
Teaching

When the precious gospel of our Lord is presented with sincerity and effectiveness, it appeals to the 1) mind, the 2) heart, and the 3) will of the hearer. Intellectually, the recipient is enabled to perceive the wondrous message as though painted on canvass by a skilled artist. It begins […]

25 Nov 2018

Sound Doctrine

November 25, 2018
Lifeline Publications
347 Views
Bible Truth, Teaching, The Lord's Church

Paul commanded Timothy to “speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine,” (Titus 2:1). Our doctrine is our teaching, our spiritual instruction. The word “sound” means healthy, strong, reliable. If the foundation of a house is sound, it is solid and dependable, holding up as intended, capable of supporting […]

04 Nov 2018

Mom’s Job

November 4, 2018
Lifeline Publications
357 Views
Family, Practical Living, Teaching, The Lord's Church

Did your mother work outside of the home when you were growing up? Some of us can remember when it was unusual for mothers to maintain outside jobs while their children were young. Today, about 70% of mothers with minor children (under the age of 18) also participate in the […]

28 Oct 2018

Calling Bible Things By Bible Names

October 28, 2018
Lifeline Publications
395 Views
Teaching, The Lord's Church

The apostle Peter wrote two of the 27 books which comprise the New Testament. These epistles are known as First and Second Peter. They are full of tremendous teaching about Christian living, and how to be pleasing to Almighty God. If anyone was in a position to invent a “religious […]

26 Aug 2018

Memorizing Scripture

August 26, 2018
Lifeline Publications
342 Views
Teaching

The advantages of memorizing God’s word are many. The Psalmist said, “Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee,” (Ps. 119:11). Being able to recall and recite applicable portions of Scripture is an effective safeguard against the temptations of Satan. Jesus effectively […]

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