Rebuke

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Did You Ask Him to Worship With You? (Bobby K. Thompson)

July 9, 2026 by admin

Did You Ask Him to Worship With You? Bobby K. Thompson We might not feel we can accomplish great tasks, but there is something all of us can do. We can invite those with whom we have contact during the week to worship with us on the Lord’s day. This certainly does not require a […]

Proper and Improper Controversy (Irven Lee)

October 21, 2025 by admin

Proper and Improper Controversy Irven Lee We should all recognize that a certain bit of controversy is inevitable if there is to be growth and if the church is to be kept pure. Faithful servants of the Lord are to go out into an unbelieving world and earnestly contend for the faith. Reproving and rebuking […]

You Wouldn’t Have Liked John The Baptist If… (David Diestelkamp)

August 13, 2025 by admin

You Wouldn’t Have Liked John the Baptist If… David Diestelkamp If you struggle to listen to a preacher because of the way he dresses, you wouldn’t have liked John the Baptist. His clothing was rough and was neither stylish nor formal (Matthew 3:4; 11:8). If you don’t like a preacher because of his awkward social habits, […]

What Does Preaching Accomplish? (Bob Waldron)

February 19, 2025 by admin

What Does Preaching Accomplish? Bob Waldron The Old Testament prophet was the preacher of his day. He was inspired, but other than that, he served in the same role as preachers must serve today. There were all kinds: blunt Amos, noble Isaiah, austere Elijah. There were also different purposes served by the various prophets. Some […]

The Truth Sometimes Hurts (Jonathan Perz)

July 16, 2024 by admin

The Truth Sometimes Hurts Jonathan Perz How much do you appreciate the truth? The truth is easy to hear when it is flattering, encouraging, and uplifting. However, the truth can sometimes hurt. Do you always desire the truth from those around you, regardless of whether it is favorable or not? Do you always demand the […]

Was the Death of Stephen Unnecessary? (Windell Wiser)

September 11, 2023 by admin

Was the Death of Stephen Unnecessary? Windell Wiser The title that heads this article may sound strange, but the actions and philosophies of some merit our consideration of such a question. It is true that we live in a country where we enjoy religious freedom. It is not against the law to preach Christ in […]

Is It Right to Criticize Another Person’s Religion? (Kevin Kay)

September 8, 2023 by admin

Is It Right to Criticize Another Person’s Religion? Kevin Kay It’s not only right to criticize false religion, no matter whose religion it is; it’s the faithful Christian’s responsibility. Jesus criticized the Pharisees for “teaching as doctrines the commandments of men” (Matthew 15:7-9). Paul criticized those who tried to bind the shadows of the Mosaic […]