Written by Schalk and Elsa "A marriage is like a long trip in a tiny rowboat: if one passenger starts to rock the boat, the other has to steady it; otherwise they will go to the bottom together."–David Robert Reuben "Success in marriage is more than finding the right person: it is being the right … Continue reading And they lived happily ever after…
Christianity
Our Duty Toward our Equals
And he was angry, and would not go in (Luk 15:28) The Elder Brother's Duty toward His Younger BrotherThe moral failure of the elder brother is very significant in one respect. It was a failure in the sphere of duty to an equal. As a son he had given every satisfaction, and with a good … Continue reading Our Duty Toward our Equals
The First Sacrifice
For tonight and in the future we’re going to continue to look at finding Christ in the Old Testament. Now we have established this series long ago, many, many months ago; we talked about the importance of this. We have looked at the greatest of all Old Testament passages on Christ, the fifty-third chapter of … Continue reading The First Sacrifice
Possessing the gates of your enemy
Written by Schalk and Elsa You may wonder what is meant by the title of this article. To possess the gates of your enemy, in ancient times, meant to have control over your enemy. It does, however, also have a spiritual meaning. If so, what are these gates and who is our enemy? These gates … Continue reading Possessing the gates of your enemy
Coming to Oneself
When he came to himself (Luk 15:17)You Are Not Yourself While UnrepentantIn a few graphic touches Jesus delineates the kind of life the prodigal had been leading. With characteristic delicacy He does not give details. He leaves it for the elder brother to do that. We have the picture of a young man wasting his … Continue reading Coming to Oneself
God: Creator and Redeemer
"It is significant that the portion of Genesis which has been the object of the greatest attacks of skepticism and unbelief, the first eleven chapters, is the portion which had the greatest influence on the New Testament."Henry Morris We are continuing our series tonight on the subject of “Origins: Creation or Evolution.” I know that … Continue reading God: Creator and Redeemer
Christ’s People—Imitators Of Him
"It was a maxim of the old philosophers that three times in the day we should go over our actions. So let us do. Let us not be forgetful. Let us rather examine ourselves each night and see wherein we have done amiss, that we may reform our lives." BEHOLD! What a change Divine grace … Continue reading Christ’s People—Imitators Of Him
Creation: Believe It or Not, Part 2
Well, I’m glad tonight for a little bit of extra time, because I have much on my heart that I want to say along the line of our series on origins. Last Sunday night I began to talk to you about the issue of origins, and tonight I want to continue in part two on … Continue reading Creation: Believe It or Not, Part 2
A Preacher From The Dead
“And He said unto him, if they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the dead.”Luke 16:31 MAN is very loath to think ill of himself. The most of mankind are very prone to indulge in apologies for sin. They say, “If we had lived in better … Continue reading A Preacher From The Dead
The Curse on the Man, Part 2
"The persons involved in the original sin essentially were three. There was Satan (in the form of a serpent), there was Eve (the woman), there was Adam (the man), and starting in verse 13, the Lord pronounces curses. First of all, on Satan in verse 14 and 15. The Lord God speaks in verse 13, … Continue reading The Curse on the Man, Part 2
