Bible Articles

By Paul Smithson More and more we see women in the role of preaching and teaching not only in the assemblies of the denominations, but also now among some who claim to be the Lord’s church. Only a couple of months ago a congregation in Franklin, TN introduced a young woman as... Read More →

By Paul Smithson Many believe and teach that once and individual is saved he cannot be lost. However, the Scriptures clearly teach that a child of God can forfeit his salvation and be eternally lost. Many passages speak of the conditional nature of our future salvation. The... Read More →

By Paul Smithson While Jesus was miraculously healing people beyond the Jordan, the Pharisees came testing Him asking a question that is still asked by many today; “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?” (Mt. 19:3). Many today are confused... Read More →

By Paul Smithson Since God is our Creator it only makes sense that to live happy, fulfilling, and contented lives we must follow His instruction. One of the most obvious problems in the lives of many is broken marriages. Our Creator instituted marriage and those who enter into... Read More →

By Paul Smithson Jesus came from Galilee to Jerusalem and it was Passover. The streets of Jerusalem would have been buzzing with people from everywhere in the world. It was as good opportunity for business and making money. People would be in need of having money exchanged and... Read More →

By Paul Smithson With the variety of activities that churches are involving themselves, it is easy to see there are differing ideas as to what the work and mission of the Lord’s church is. Those who are concerned about doing God’s work according to God’s way will... Read More →

By Paul Smithson A commonly asked religious question whenever God has not spoken to authorized or forbid a particular thing is; “Why can’t we if God didn’t say not to.”  For example someone may say, “I know in the New Testament God says sing in worship,... Read More →

By Paul Smithson Just before He ascended Jesus commanded, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mk. 16:15). “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” (Mt. 28:19). Why is it, however, that in many places the gospel is not being spread and... Read More →

By Paul Smithson The standard of what is acceptable in religion for many is whether it satisfies the individual.  Many “shop” for a religion that meets their personal preferences, treating the Scriptures as a salad bar– picking things they like and passing over... Read More →

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2Tim.3:16-17 Here are some reading schedules to help you organi... Read More →

No man in New Testament times received more attacks and criticism for his preaching than did the apostle Paul. Again and again he was called upon to defend his apostleship and the gospel which he preached. The book of Galatians is largely devoted to the proof of his apostleship... Read More →

By Wayne Jackson (January 1, 1999) Over the past several months, as controversy has swirled around the president’s conduct, with almost predictable regularity media personalities have cited what is possibly the only passage in their biblical repository: “He who is without sin... Read More →