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Seeking Things Above
Editor – Mike Johnson

Number 1 (April, 2024)

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Teaching the Old Lessons Mark White Every once in a while, some well-meaning but misguided brother will chide us for teaching the old lessons.  He will say, “You are answering questions which no one is asking any longer.” By this, he means to squelch our teaching on the first principles of Gospel obedience and salvation […]

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Number 2, (May 2024)

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Growing Old in the Lord (Psalm 71) Mike Johnson Young people may consider an aged person’s life free from problems.  For example, they see an older person as one who does not have to face the difficulties of employment, child rearing, and sometimes even house payments.  They may note that a person who has advanced […]

Number 3 (June 2024)

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Praying in Times of Trouble (Psalm 86) Mike Johnson Psalm 86:7 says, “In the day of my trouble I will call upon You, for You will answer me.”   This verse is an excellent summation of this Psalm.  The writer is experiencing hardships, although he is not very specific about their nature.  However, verse 14 points […]

Number 4 (July, 2024)

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The Benefits of Being in Prison (Philippians 1:12-14) Mike Johnson (12) But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, (13) so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains […]

Number 5 (August, 2024)

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  Rejected by His Own (John 1:11) Mike Johnson John 1:1-18 is considered the prologue of the book of John.  A prologue introduces a literary work, providing background information about the characters, setting, or events.  The rest of the book then explains and backs up what is in the prologue.  Unlike the other gospel accounts, […]

Number 6 (Sept. 2024)

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The Eternal Word  (John 1:1-3) Mike Johnson John 1:1-3 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God.  All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” This article will examine four significant […]

Number 1 (April, 2023)

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Can We Just Be Christians Craig Thomas In a world filled with religious traditions and denominational churches, the concept of being simply Just a Christian is difficult to communicate.  Yet a careful reader of the New Testament will realize Jesus did not die so His followers could be divided into sects and parties (John 17:20-23).  Jesus died […]

Number 2 (May 2023)

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Do You Feel Saved? Wayne Greeson Are you saved? How do you know you are saved? “I know I am saved because I feel it in my heart,” many often say. But are the feelings of your heart the proper standard to determine your salvation? We do not use this standard in other matters. No […]

Number 3 (June 2023)

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How the Church May Use Its Money Andy Sochor  “Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also.  On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when […]

Number 4, (July 2023)

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Some Benefits of Suffering Bob Waldron There is no problem in life more universal, more common, and more unique than that of suffering.  It is the common malady of mankind; if we live long enough, we will experience some type or degree of suffering.  It is not my purpose in this article to discuss the […]

Number 5 (August 2023)

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  Five Steps to Peace Mike Johnson “Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.  For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb (Ps. 37:1-2).” When we think of the word “fret,” we may think of someone excessively worrying or frequently […]

Number 6 (September 2023)

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Understanding Angels Mike Johnson When you hear the word angel, what image comes to mind?  Various visualizations may occur, but there is a good chance that paintings, drawings, modern-day television programs, and movies have influenced what we see.  Some may think of a beautiful woman with long hair wearing a white robe who moves about […]

Number 7 (October 2023)

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Following Elders into Error Mike Johnson Elders have a vital function in the Lord’s church.  They are to oversee the flock— they are to feed, or shepherd, the local congregation of which they are a part (Acts 20:17, 28; I Pet.  5:1-2).  Elders are to watch for grievous wolves (or false teachers) who threaten the […]

Number 8 (November 2023)

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  Reaping What We Sow (Gal. 6:7-8) Mike Johnson Near the end of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, in a section of practical applications, Paul warned, “(7) Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.  (8) For he who sows to his flesh will of […]

Number 9, (December, 2023)

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Act as Though You’re Deaf Leon Mauldin We trust that our readers are familiar with Israel’s request to Samuel that he make them a king, so “that we also may be like all the nations” (1 Samuel 8:20). Having prayed to God, and having warned the people of how the reality of their having a […]

Number 10 (January, 2024)

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The Purpose of Baptism Mike Johnson Baptism has been a controversial subject in the religious world and also a neglected topic by many preachers and teachers.  Baptism is not an obscure subject, as the word “baptism” (or some form of it) occurs more than one hundred times in the New Testament.  As with any question, […]

Number 11 (February 2024)

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The Silent Killer Mike Johnson Doctors sometimes refer to high blood pressure as “the silent killer” because people often do not know they have it until the damage happens.  This article is not about our physical health but rather about another silent killer condemned in the Scriptures, “bitterness.” Like high blood pressure, it often goes […]

Number 12, (March 2024)

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Did My Generation Neglect the Grace of God? Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. I cannot understand how so many of the younger generation of preachers (sometimes encouraged by a few older ones) can talk about how woefully the generation before them neglected to tell people about the grace of God.  They boldly speak about it as […]

Number 1 (April 2022)

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==================================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.  “(Col. 3:1) Volume III Number 1 April  2022  ==================================== Needed, Hearers Who Will Listen Glen Young  Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young […]

Number 2 (May 2022)

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========================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume 3  Number 2 May 2022 ========================== Sister Peter Sewell Hall Fifty years ago, it was easier to remember the names of Christians than it is […]

Number 3 (June 2022)

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A Troubled Heart Remembers (Psalm 77) Mike Johnson  It is common for Christians today to become discouraged when facing hardships and wonder why God has not helped them.  In Psalm 77, the writer seems to be facing this situation in dealing with some very distressing circumstances.  It is uncertain what the troubling problem is, but […]

Number 4 (July 2022)

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  Do We Honor Our Rulers? Dylan Stewart Social media is rampant with people – even Christians – making daily, sometimes hourly posts criticizing our governmental leaders.  It does not matter what side of the political spectrum you may fall on, it is so easy to constantly dwell on the negative that the rulers of […]

Number 5 (August, 2022)

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Where Was God? Frank Richey  The news is filled with tragedy and devastation, both natural and man-made.  When someone’s life is lost in an accident or illness, often a loving family member will ask, where was God?  The implication of this question is that a loving God would not allow this to happen.  The question […]

Number 6 (September, 2022)

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Restoring the Erring Mike Johnson   The book of Galatians can be divided into three sections.  Chapters 1-2 are autobiographical as Paul defends his apostleship, which is a foundation for what follows.  Chapters 3-4 are doctrinal.  Here, Paul defends his message about salvation through Christ without the works of the old law.  Finally, chapters 5-6 are […]

Number 7 (October, 2022)

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Wait on the Lord (Psalm 27:14) Mike Johnson Many think that David is the author of Psalm 27 and that he wrote it when he was fleeing from Saul.  It has been called “An Exuberant Declaration of Faith.”  It starts with David expressing great confidence in God (1-3).  God is his light, salvation, and strength.  […]

Number 8 (November 2022)

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Infant Baptism Refused for Incorrect Reasons Dylan Stewart Yesterday morning I was scrolling through my Facebook news feed and noticed a headline written by a local news station that caught my attention.  The headline read, Reverend Refuses to Baptize Baby, Says Unwed Parents Are ‘Living in Sin’.  To summarize the article, a Methodist preacher in Mississippi, […]

Number 9 (December 2022)

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Seeking the Face of God (Psalm 27:8-9) Mike Johnson Many think David wrote Psalm 27 when fleeing from Saul, which is likely the case.   Earlier in the Psalm, he expresses strong faith and confidence in God, but verses 8-9 reflect him apparently facing difficulties.  In these verses, he addresses God saying,  “When You said, ‘Seek […]

Number 10 (January 2023)

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God’s Revelations Mike Johnson Some people do not believe that God has revealed Himself to mankind.  In fact, they do not even believe that God exists.  These people are called atheists.  Another group, the deists, believe in the existence of a deity, but they think He has not given us a specific revelation; they believe […]

Number 11, (February, 2023)

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The Doctrine Police Dylan Stewart    Name calling is often a go-to response for people who are unwilling to listen to opposing viewpoints when discussing the Bible. How long has it been since someone has called you a “legalist” for recognizing the strictness of the New Testament Law (Matthew 5:19; James 2:10)? When is the […]

Number 12 (March, 2023)

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My Sin Is Always Before Me (Psalm 51:3) Mike Johnson The writer of Psalm 51 expresses great sorrow for his sins.  Most agree that David is the author, and he wrote it after his sin with Bathsheba.  In 2 Samuel 11-12, we learn that David committed adultery, and then he committed murder trying to conceal […]

Number 1 (April 2021)

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=========================================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume II Number 1 April 2021  =========================================== Silence of the Preachers Joe R. Price Jeremiah was set in place by God to be His prophet to Jerusalem, […]

Number 2 (May 20, 2021)

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================================================= SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume II Number 2 May 2021  ================================================= Dangerous Preaching Sewell Hall A man who accepts the task of preaching the gospel accepts a dreadful responsibility. “My brethren, […]

Number 3 (June 2021)

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=============================================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume II Number 3 June 2021  =============================================== What Will Your Children Remember? Lowell Blasingame Parental love motivates us to be concerned about our children’s welfare and seek […]

Number 4 (July 2021)

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============================================= SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume II Number 4 July 2021  ============================================= How Jesus Faced Temptation Mike Johnson  Christians often face temptations, and new Christians are especially vulnerable to the “schemes” of […]

Number 5 (August 2021)

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================================================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume II Number 5 August 2021  ================================================== The Thief on the Cross Mike Johnson  The Bible teaches that baptism is for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38), […]

Number 6 (September 2021)

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============================================= SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume II Number 6 September 2021  ============================================= The Land of the Living (Psalm 27:13) Mike Johnson In Psalm 27:13, the Psalmist (thought to be David) said, “I […]

Number 7 (October 2021)

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============================================= SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume II Number 7 October 2021  ============================================= I Just Wear the Clothes Mike Johnson Many years ago, I was in a part of Tennessee with a rather […]

Number 8 (November 2021)

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============================================= SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume II Number 8 November 2021  ============================================= Priorities Mike Johnson “We need to put first things first.”  “You need to get your priorities straightened out.” These are […]

Number 9 (December, 2021)

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============================================= SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume II Number 9 December  2021  ============================================= That’s Just Your Interpretation Mark Larson That’s just your interpretation! How many times has someone said that to you when […]

Number 10 (January 2022)

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==================================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.  “(Col. 3:1) Volume II Number 10 January  2022  ==================================== Putting off the Old Man (Ephesians 4:25-32) Mike Johnson  Change can be very difficult, even painful.  We typically are very […]

Number 11, (February 2022)

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================================ SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.  “(Col. 3:1) Volume II Number 11 February  2022 ================================ Which Is Better? (Ecclesiastes 7:1) Mike Johnson  “A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death […]

Number 1 (April 2020)

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SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume I Number 1 April 2020  ================================================== Table of Contents A Hymn of Faith (Habakkuk’s Prayer) —– Habakkuk Surviving the Financial Crisis ————- Kent Heaton Lift Up Your […]

Number 12 (March 2022)

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========================================= SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume II Number 12 March 2022 ========================================= Dorcas, a Fond Remembrance by Friends Bill Feist She was married to a non-Christian. I met her years after […]

Number 2 (May 2020)

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SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume I Number 2 May 2020  ================================================== Table of Contents  Failure to Get Back to Basics ————— Connie W. Adams Now Is the Time to Obey God—————- Author […]

Number 3 (June 2020)

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SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume I Number 3 June 2020  ============================================== Table of Contents   “Bless the Lord, O My Soul!” (Ps. 19) ————— Mike Johnson “Lord, I’m Just too Busy” (Audio) —————– […]

Number 4 (July 2020)

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============================================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume I Number 4 July 2020  ============================================== Table of Contents  What  a Privilege to Pray ——————— Donnie V. Rader What Is Truth —————————————– Mike Johnson What Is […]

Number 5 (August 2020)

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============================================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume I Number 5 August 2020  ============================================== Table of Contents  The Burial of Jesus ——————— Walton Weaver Waiting Too Long —————————— Unknown Seek and You Will Find […]

Number 6 (September 2020)

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================================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume I Number 6 September 2020  =================================== The Need for Divine Authority (Introduction) Mike Johnson “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You […]

Number 7 (October, 2020)

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======================================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume I Number 7 October 2020 ======================================== BIBLICAL AUTHORITY (2) THE AUTHORITY OF GOD Mike Johnson Everyone is subject to authority today. Employees, for example, are […]

Number 8 (November 2020)

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======================================= SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume I Number 8 November 2020 ======================================= BIBLICAL AUTHORITY (3) The Authority of Christ Mike Johnson Many people today do not understand the importance of having Bible […]

Number 9 (December 20)

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============================================================================= SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume I Number 9 December 2020  ============================================================================== BIBLICAL AUTHORITY (4) The Authority of the Apostles Mike Johnson Many acknowledge the authority of God and Christ but do […]

Number 10 (January 2021)

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================================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume I Number 10 January 2021 ================================== BIBLICAL AUTHORITY (5) Obedience and the Old Testament Mike Johnson One of the most vital questions involved in the study […]

Number 11 (February 2021)

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============================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume I Number 11 February 2021  ============================== BIBLICAL AUTHORITY (6) The New Testament:  God’s Message Mike Johnson The Scriptures teach the authority of God, Christ, and the […]

Number 12 (March, 2021)

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==================================== SEEKING THINGS ABOVE “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. “(Col. 3:1) Volume I Number 12 March 2021  ===================================== What Happens When We Are Canceled? Greg Chandler If you do not stay up to date on pop-culture slang, you […]