Bible – Unmasking Sophistry

Is Progressive Repentance Scriptural?

By Osamagbe Lesley Egharevba | Lagos, NigeriaDuring my preaching work in Ghana in July and August 2024, I heard the term “Progressive Repentance” for the first time. This is the idea that an alien sinner may not repent of his sins by ending the sins before he gets baptized. In particular, if you preach to

Priscilla And Aquila—The Couple Who Worked Together In The Lord’s Kingdom

By Chris Reeves | Tennessee, USA In some ways, marriage is like a team sport—it is best played when everyone works together. When you open your Bible looking for married couples who were teammates, Priscilla and Aquila fit that description perfectly, and they are an outstanding model for all marriages today. Introduction You may have

The Restoration Movement

Andy Sochor | Kentucky, USA Earlier in this series, we discussed the Reformation Movement. This movement set out to reform the Roman Catholic Church in order to correct the errors and abuses that had developed over the centuries. While the intention of the reformers may have been good, the unintended result of their efforts was the formation of countless

My Preaching Work in Ghana in 2024

By Osamagbe Lesley Egharevba Preamble On Friday, 19th July 2024, I had the opportunity to travel to Ghana, West Africa, with some American preachers for a six-week preaching trip. The evangelistic team includes Wayne Seaton (Tennessee), Stephen Walker (Tennessee), Nathan Peeler (Florida), and Justin Atkins (Indiana). The preaching effort lasted from 19th July 2024 to

The Early Reformation

Andy Sochor | Kentucky, USA The four previous articles in this series focused on the apostasy that led to the development of the Roman Catholic Church. This was the product of the mindset that Paul warned the brethren in Thessalonica about: “Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus

Why I Want To Marry A Christian

By Ward Plato Living a life that is pleasing to God in this day and age is becoming increasingly difficult. Look at all the things that Satan and his army bombard us with on a daily basis. Sexual immorality, drunkenness, obscene music, movies, books, and television shows; not to mention immodest dress and the various

Review of Books on Bible Colleges

Osamagbe Lesley Egharevba | Lagos, Nigeria Of Bible schools and/or colleges, countless works and scholarly materials exist wherein writers devoted their scholarship towards expounding their take on the issue to the best of their ability. Several views and positions have been taken on this issue. Particularly, concerning the training of Gospel preachers, many think that

Weddings and Funerals — Review No. 2

By Ralph D. Williams Brother Weldon Warnock and I agree the church is not in the business of providing for weddings and funerals. I’m sure we’d agree that such is an individual and family responsibility (1 Cor. 7:2; 1 Tim. 5:8). Yet, when the meetinghouse is used for these affairs, who has provided the place?

A Crisis in Christianity

By Fanning Yater Tant – THE BIBLE BANNER, 1938 Unless the Wave of Doctrinal Inertia and Relaxation Is Checked We Are in Danger of Degenerating Rapidly Into “Just Another Denomination.” As the stone thrown into the lake will cause waves to reach even the farthest shore, so any idea, attitude, or experience on the part of any

A Model Of Good Deeds

By Rowland Femi Gbamis Text: Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things, I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end, that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men (Titus 3:8-ASV). I have heard the story of a little girl in a