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DISCOVERY OF FACTS 1. Jesus the Word of God, vv. 1–3 How far back does this lesson carry us? What do we find back in eternity? What is the noticeable difference between verse 1 and Genesis 1:1? Why is our Lord called “the WORD”? What three facts about the WORD does verse 1 teach us? Is this doctrine... Read More

(Compare Matthew 24:43–51) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Watching for Their Absent Lord, vv. 35–40 What is the proper attitude of mind of disciples of Jesus Christ toward their absent Lord? (2 Peter 3:11, 12, R. V.; Titus 2:13; 2 Tim. 4:8.) Why do the faithful servants watch for Him? If He should come t... Read More

DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Peace by Believing in Jesus, vv. 1–6 With what words does this chapter begin? With what words does it close? (v. 27.) What then, is the general purpose of the chapter? Why did Jesus say to His disciples, “Let not your heart be troubled”? Had they any seemingly good excuse f... Read More

Philippians 3:1-11 Paul said about himself, "Concerning zeal, persecuting the church" (Phil. 3:6). This reveals the pride of personal devotion to his religious choices. In a sense, it was Paul's pride of reputation. He was more devoted than any of his contemporaries. He was not only a Pharisee, but ... Read More

The apostle writes to the Philippians, his best-loved church. He cannot get through the first chapter without a prayer for their sanctification in these words (verses 9-11): "And this I pray . . . that ye may be sincere and void of offence till the day of Christ; being filled with the fruits of righ... Read More

Daniel 11:36-45 THE RISE OF ANTICHRIST AND ARMAGEDDON The following letter to the editor appeared in TIME magazine concerning a certain diplomatic figure of a few years ago. "A man who does not make value judgements could be dangerous. A man who does not ask who is right may operate with a blank and... Read More

ALL OF "GRACE GEMS" FROM AUGUST 2004 IN ONE FILE If God had left me alone (by Charles Spurgeon) Sometimes, when I see some of the worst characters in the street, I feel as if my heart must burst forth in tears of gratitude that God has never let me act as they have done! I have thought, "If God had ... Read More

Trinitarianism refers to the study of the triune God. It often includes such topics as rational arguments for the existence of God, the attributes of God, the Names of God, the trinity, and the decree or plan of God. Rational Arguments for the Existence of God It needs to be said up front that the B... Read More

Introductory So much has been said and written on this subject, so various and conflicting have been the opinions expressed, so widely divergent are the meanings even, given by scholars to the very word baptism, that one naturally hesitates to write on such a theme. But a verse in the only Book that... Read More

ONE of the literati of this world has told us that “hope springs eternal in the human breast.” Regarding some phases of life this may be true, but concerning the eternal future the Word of God tells us that in our unregenerate state we were in a hopeless condition. In Ephesians 2:11, 12, we read: “W... Read More