Consider some details about the two major covenants found in the Bible – the Old Testament and the New Testament. DEFINING THE TWO COVENANTS NAMES Old (Heb 8)First (Heb 8)Law of Moses (Lk 24:44)Yoke of bondage (Gal 5:1)The Law (Gal 3:23) New (Heb 8)Second (Heb 8)Law of Christ (Gal 6:2)Law of liberty (Jms 1:25)The Faith…
Category: Truth
When Does Life Begin?
This past week, I received the following inquiry:“When would you say a person’s soul is created?” It is an immensely important question. At what point are we a living being? When does human life begin? It is a question which needs a clear and definitive answer, especially in light of the freedom with which pregnancies…
We Are Not … Peddling The Word Of God
“For we are not, as so many, peddlingthe word of God; but as of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.”– 2 Corinthians 2:17 – It is an unfortunate truth that not all who preach and teach the gospel message do so with integrity. In fact, Paul declared…
Was The Sabbath From Creation?
William J. Stewart A visitor to our web site asked: The Sabbath was given at creation Genesis 2:2-3 before God gave Moses the 10 commandments so why don’t the church keep the Sabbath? Was the Sabbath really given at creation? Notice:
The Lost Bible
by William J. Stewart During the reign of Josiah, king of Judah, Shaphan the scribe was sent to the house of the LORD, where he was to inquire about the money available for repairs to the temple. It appears the temple was not the only thing in Judah that was run down—their faith also must…
His Hour
In his God-given wisdom and by the direction of the Holy Spirit, Solomon wrote a wonderful and poetic discourse on God’s use of time. He begins, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven…” Then, after listing several “times,” the Preacher extols God’s use of time, saying, “He has made…
Spiritual Hydrological Cycle
Hydrology is the science of water distribution through the earth. consider a simple description of the cycle: Rain falls to the ground, nourishing plants, supplying drinking water, etc.. Water seeps into the ground or runs off into creeks and rivers if the ground is saturated. Creeks, rivers and groundwater flow into large bodies of water…
Other People’s Mail
by William J. Stewart Have you ever received someone else’s mail? There have been times when we’ve received envelopes addressed to the former occupant of our house. Of course, the accepted practice is to write “Return to Sender” or “Not at this address” on the envelope and send it back through the postal system. Hopefully,…
Show Me Your Faith
by William J. Stewart | James 2:18 The doctrine of salvation by faith alone is exceptionally common in today’s religious world. One modern day proponent of the doctrine has admitted James 2:14-26 “…definitely seems to cause serious problems for the ‘salvation by faith alone’ concept.” Undeterred, he tries to explain away James 2 by redefining…
Jesus’ Use of Humour
by William J. Stewart Studying God’s word is a wonderful endeavour, which if undertaken honestly results in wondrous eternal benefit. Students of the word must approach it with a sober attitude, a diligent focus, and a determined volition. With these, there will be much profit, both in the present life and that which is to…